Niphonyx
Sugi, 1982
hops angleshade
Species Guides
1- Niphonyx segregata(Hops Angleshade)
Niphonyx is a in the Noctuidae, containing the single Niphonyx segregata. The genus was erected by Shigero Sugi in 1982. The sole species, known as the hops angleshade, is native to eastern Asia and was introduced to the northeastern United States in the 1990s. The genus is characterized by its small size and specialized larval association with hop plants.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Native to eastern Asia, including the Russian Far East, Korean Peninsula, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Introduced to northeastern North America in the 1990s, with established from Connecticut south to at least Delaware.
Seasonality
In North America, two occur per year.
Diet
Larvae feed on hop (Humulus).
Host Associations
- Humulus - larval food planthop
Human Relevance
The ' larval association with hops may impact hop .
More Details
Monotypic genus
Niphonyx contains only one , Niphonyx segregata (Butler, 1878).
Wingspan
25–30 mm for the sole .