Niphonyx segregata
Butler, 1878
Hops Angleshade
Niphonyx segregata, known as the Hops Angleshade, is a noctuid native to eastern Asia. The was introduced to the northeastern United States in the 1990s and has established a breeding there. It belongs to the Condicinae within the diverse Noctuidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Niphonyx segregata: /nɪˈfoʊnɪks ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪtə/
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Identification
The specific wing pattern and coloration distinguishing Niphonyx segregata from related noctuids require examination of specimens. Identification to level typically requires genitalic dissection or comparison with vouchered material.
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Habitat
Associated with hop and surrounding vegetation. In its introduced North American range, it has been found in agricultural and semi-agricultural settings where hops (Humulus lupulus) occur.
Distribution
Native to eastern Asia: Russian Far East, Korean Peninsula, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Introduced to northeastern United States (Connecticut to at least Delaware) in the 1990s.
Diet
Larval plants include hops (Humulus lupulus).
Host Associations
- Humulus lupulus - larval hops
Human Relevance
A pest of hop . The directly references its association with hops plants.
Similar Taxa
- Other Condicinae speciesSimilar general appearance as noctuids in the same ; requires genitalic examination for reliable separation.
More Details
Introduction history
First detected in North America in the 1990s. The mechanism of introduction remains undocumented, but the has since established a self-sustaining in the northeastern United States.