Horse-nettle-feeder
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Heteropacha rileyana
Riley's Lappet Moth
Heteropacha rileyana is a lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, the sole species in its genus. It was historically misidentified as a clearwing moth (Sesiidae) due to superficial resemblance. The species exhibits wasp-mimicking coloration with distinctive abdominal banding. Larvae feed on horse nettle (Solanum carolinense), a plant associated with sandy soils.