Common NameLeconte's HaploaSeasonalityMid to late July in the north, late June to mid July in the prairies.IdentificationThe extent of the black forewing markings is variable. Specimens from the prairie region tend to have reduced black markings in the basal half of the forewing. Haploa confusa (Lyman), which occurs in eastern North America west to Saskatchewan, may eventually be found in Alberta. This species has slight differences in forewing maculation: the antemedial white patch is two-lobed at the distal end (confusa), as opposed to elliptical (lecontei). H. confusa should be watched for in the east-central part of the province.
Scientific NameHaploa leconteiCommon Name
Leconte's Haploa
Habitat
Mixed wood boreal forest and riparian woodland in the prairie region.
Seasonality
Mid to late July in the north, late June to mid July in the prairies.
Identification
The extent of the black forewing markings is variable. Specimens from the prairie region tend to have reduced black markings in the basal half of the forewing. Haploa confusa (Lyman), which occurs in eastern North…
The extent of the black forewing markings is variable. Specimens from the prairie region tend to have reduced black markings in the basal half of the forewing. Haploa confusa (Lyman), which occurs in eastern North America west to Saskatchewan, may eventually be found in Alberta. This species has slight differences in forewing maculation: the antemedial white patch is two-lobed at the distal end (confusa), as opposed to elliptical (lecontei). H. confusa should be watched for in the east-central part of the province.
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
Larvae of this species have been observed on trembling aspen in the Ministik Lake area east of Edmonton.
Range
Primarily a species of eastern North America. Occurs as far west as Alberta.
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Page Citation for Haploa lecontei
Page Citation
"Species Details - Haploa lecontei, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-210. Accessed 09 Dec. 2024.
References
AuthorSchmidt, B. C.
TitleThe tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date2000
Pages36
Specimen Information
There are 52 specimens of this Species.
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