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Hypena deceptalis

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Hypena deceptalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Genus: Hypena
Species:
H. deceptalis
Binomial name
Hypena deceptalis
Walker, 1859
Synonyms
  • Bomolocha deceptalis

Hypena deceptalis, the deceptive hypena or deceptive bomolocha moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in North America from Manitoba to Quebec, south to Florida and Texas. It is absent from much of Gulf Coastal Plain though.

The wingspan is 28–35 mm. The moth flies from April to August. There are two generations per year.

The larvae feed on Tilia americana, but the species is also found outside of the range of Tilia americana, so there must be at least one other host.

References

  • Wagner, David L.; Schweitzer, Dale F.; Sullivan, J. Bolling; Reardon, Richard C. (2011). Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0691150420. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  • McLeod, Robin (April 22, 2019). "Species Hypena deceptalis - Deceptive Hypena - Hodges#8446". BugGuide. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  • Anweiler, G. G.; Robinson, E. "Species Page - Hypena deceptalis". Entomology Collection. University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved February 12, 2020. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  • "930567.00 – 8446 – Hypena deceptalis – Deceptive Bomolocha Moth – Walker, 1859". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 12, 2020.