Summer Hyppa Moth
Common NameSummer Hyppa Moth
Scientific NameHyppa contrasta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America
Host Plantsbirch, willow, poplar, maple
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate in the soil or leaf litter, emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark basal dash extending from the base of the forewing, the contrasting dark antemedial line, and the overall mottled grey-brown coloration with a dark-filled reniform spot.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring prominent dark basal and antemedial lines, a dark reniform spot, and a distinct dark basal dash. The hindwings are paler.
