Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Hydraecia medialis (Smith, 1892)
Hydroecia medialis Smith, 1892
syn. Hydroecia pallescens Smith, 1899
Numbers
There are ten named species of
Hydraecia in America north of Mexico.
(1)Size
Wingspan 43-45 mm. (Smith),
(2)Identification
The original description of Hydraecia medialis Smith, is available at the link in the print references below.
Range
Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Season
Adults fly from August through October.
(3),
(2)Food
Suspected larval host is lupines,
Lupinus L.
(3)See Also
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Compare on the pinned plates of
Moth Photographers GroupPrint References
Smith, J.B. 1894. Transactions of the American Entomological Society. 21:
74.
Contributed by
Maury J. Heiman on 19 January, 2011 - 6:15pm
Additional contributions by
Steve NanzLast updated 16 August, 2018 - 1:45pm