Orthosia hibisci
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Orthosia |
Species: | O. hibisci
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Orthosia hibisci, the speckled green fruitworm moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in most of North America,[2] except in desert regions. The habitat consists of moist forests, riparian, agricultural and urban areas.
The wingspan is 30–38 mm. The colour ranges from pale buff-grey to dark red-brown. The forewing pattern is also highly variable, from almost non-patterned to strongly banded forms. Adults are on wing from late March to April in one generation per year.[3]
The larvae feed on various hardwood plants, including species in the families Aceraceae, Ericaceae, Betulaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rosaceae, Caprifoliaceae, Fagaceae and Salicaceae.[4]
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Subspecies
[edit]- Orthosia hibisci hibisci
- Orthosia hibisci brucei (Smith, 1910) (Colorado, Alberta)
- Orthosia hibisci nubilata (Smith, 1910) (Colorado)
- Orthosia hibisci quinquefasciata (Smith, 1909) (British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California)
References
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- ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (August 29, 2020). "Orthosia hibisci (Guenée, 1852)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Anweiler, G. G. (2007). "Species Details: Orthosia hibisci". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ Pacific Northwest Moths