Hypena degesalis
Common NameHypena degesalis
Scientific NameHypena degesalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from southeastern Canada south to Florida, west to Texas)
Host Plantsmaple, hickory, oak, basswood, elm
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Larvae pupate, and adults emerge, typically having multiple broods per year.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent 'snout' formed by the labial palps, characteristic of the genus Hypena. The forewings have a mottled grey-brown appearance with two distinct, wavy, dark transverse lines, often with a reddish-brown tint in the median area, which helps differentiate it from other Hypena species.
Description
A medium-sized snout moth with mottled grey-brown forewings marked by two distinct wavy, darker transverse lines, often with a subtle reddish-brown band between them. It possesses prominent, forward-projecting labial palps, giving it a characteristic 'snout' appearance.
