Leconte's Haploa Moth - Haploa lecontei

Moved

Moved from Clymene Moth.

… Marvin and Jo Smith, 21 June, 2009 - 10:52pm

8107 - Haploa clymene

(no rsvp, thanks)

… Bob Patterson, 10 June, 2009 - 1:02pm

Haploa

I'm almost positive this is a Haploa lecontei variation. I've seen nearly identical variations a couple times before.

… J.D. Roberts, 20 June, 2009 - 7:49pm

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While I don't have enough experience to speak authoritatively on this ID, I think you are correct. The horizontal/lower black line lacks the hook-like pattern of Haploa clymene. Also, the Guide notes that the black markings on Haploa lecontei may vary considerably. ("Adult: forewing variable, from bold black markings to all cream-colored.") Coincidentally, an H. clymene showed up under our porch light last evening and I was able to photograph it.

Should I move this photo to H. lecontei or frass it since this moth seems to be atypical and it's ID is not 100% solid?

Marvin

… Marvin and Jo Smith, 21 June, 2009 - 12:29pm

Move it to Haploa lecontei

Jason is correct. Someone posted another photo where the moth was very much like this, but in that instance the white hindwings were visible.

… Bob Patterson, 21 June, 2009 - 6:18pm