Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
described in 1839 by Harris, who originally placed it in genus Glaucopis
Size
wingspan about 43 mm, based on photo at Harvard U.
Identification
Adult: forewing elongate/spatula-shaped, black with 2-4 small white discal spots; hindwing much smaller, black with white basal patch; abdomen with alternating yellowish-orange and black bands
Larva: body orangish with six short black tufts of hair on each abdominal segment, two long pencil-like tufts at rear of body, and four long tufts at front of body
Season
adults fly at least April to October (perhaps all year) in Florida
Food
larvae feed on
morning-glory (
Ipomoea spp.) and perhaps other plants in the same family (Convolvulaceae)
Internet References
live adult, larva, and pupa images (James Adams, Dalton State College, Georgia)
live adult images by Machele White, plus common name reference and dates (Moth Photographers Group)
pinned adult image and photos of related species by Jim Vargo (Moth Photographers Group)
pinned adult images (Harvard U., Massachusetts)
author, year, original genus plus synonyms, links, references (Markku Savela, FUNET)
