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Clymene Moth
Haploa clymene (Brown, 1776)
Attributes of Haploa clymeneFamily: Tiger Moths and Lichen Moths (Arctiidae) Subfamily: Tiger Moths (Arctiinae) Identification: Boldly patterned forewing and orange-yellow hindwing. Forewing is cream-colored with a partial dark brown border that extends inward as a spur from inner margin near anal angle. Hindwing has 1-2 dark brown spots near anal angle. Life history: Conspicuous on leaves during the day; active both day and night. Flight: June - August. Wing span: 4 - 5.5 cm. Caterpillar hosts: Eupatorium species, oaks, peach, and willow trees; other plants. Adult food: Not reported Habitat: Not reported Range: Maine and Quebec to Florida, west to Kansas and Texas. Conservation: Not reported NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: Not reported | Documented Records for Haploa clymene
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