Neighbor Moth
Common NameNeighbor Moth
Scientific NameHaploa contigua
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, open fields
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantscherry, maple, oak, willow, dandelion
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on various deciduous trees and herbaceous plants, overwintering as larvae before pupating in the spring.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its distinctive black and white pattern, particularly the prominent, broad black stripe running down the center of the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a striking black and white pattern, characterized by a broad black central stripe on the forewings and irregular black markings on a white background.
