Hyppa xylinoides
Guenée, 1852
Common Hyppa Moth, Common Hyppa, Cranberry Cutworm
Hyppa xylinoides is a noctuid found across North America. are active in spring and early summer. The is known by two reflecting different aspects of its : 'Common Hyppa Moth' for its relative abundance, and 'Cranberry ' for larval feeding damage reported in cranberry . The species was first described by Guenée in 1852.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hyppa xylinoides: /ˈhɪpə ˌzaɪlɪˈnɔɪdiːz/
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Distribution
North America; records include the United States (including Vermont) and Canada.
Seasonality
active spring through early summer; peak period varies by latitude.
Human Relevance
Known as 'cranberry ' due to larval damage in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) ; cutworm involves stem cutting at soil level.