Leconte's Haploa Moth
Common NameLeconte's Haploa Moth
Scientific NameHaploa lecontei
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, orange
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, forest edges, open fields, meadows
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, ash, elm, dandelion
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, overwintering before pupating in spring. Adults emerge in summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique and variable white and dark brown/black pattern on the forewings, often resembling a 'peace sign' or complex network, and the yellowish-orange head and thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with striking white forewings marked with bold, irregular dark brown to black stripes and spots, often forming a distinctive pattern. The head and thorax are typically yellowish-orange.
