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Hypena scabra

930588.00 — 8465 — Hypena scabra (Fabricius, 1798) — Green Cloverworm Moth

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
unclear/unknown

Polyphagous

Life History

This species has one of the longest flight periods locally, with records on Block Island from early April to late December. Multivoltine, most common in August.

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 43.12f; p. 255. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Hypena scabra

    Abundance data late May to early October