Hypena sordidula
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| Species: | H. sordidula
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| Hypena sordidula Grote, 1872
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The Sordid Hypena (Hypena sordidula) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from Quebec and Maine south to northern Florida and Texas, west to Louisiana and Kansas, north to Manitoba.
The wingspan is 24–30 mm. The moth flies from May to August. There are two generations per year.
The larvae feed on Laportea species. Two reported hosts, alder and butternut, are incorrect.
External links
- Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)[permanent dead link]
- Bug Guide
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