Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Halysidota harrisii – Walsh, 1864
* polygenetic sequence #930361
Identification
adults in the eastern regions can only be separated from
Halysidota tessellaris
by genitalia dissection
(1)Range
limited to eastern North America
(1)
Southern MI and New England to FL and TX
Life Cycle
Overwinter as cocoons, adults emerge in May and June and lay eggs on the underside of leaves or bark of sycamore. Young larvae feed in groups, they scatter later.
Remarks
Young larvae skeletonize leaves, older larvae eat everything except for the major veins.
Natural enemies control populations. Pesticides may be needed in some cases.
Print References
Powell, J. A., and P. A. Opler 2009. Moths of Western North America.
(1)
Lafontaine J. D., and B. C. Schmidt 2010. Annotated check list of the Noctuoidea (Insecta, Lepidoptera) of North America North of Mexico.
(2)Internet References
Moth Photographers Group - range map, photos of larvae, living and pinned adults.
