Orthosia hibisci
Adult
Larva
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Orthosia
Species:
O. hibisci
Binomial name
Orthosia hibisci
(Guenée, 1852)[1]
Synonyms
  • Taeniocampa hibisci Guenée, 1852
  • Taeniocampa confluens Morrison, 1875
  • Orthosia insciens Walker, 1857
  • Taeniocampa brucei Smith, 1910
  • Taeniocampa malora Smith, 1910
  • Taeniocampa nubilata Smith, 1910
  • Taeniocampa quinquefasciata Smith, 1909
  • Taeniocampa hibisci r. latirena Dod, 1910
  • Taeniocampa proba Smith, 1910
  • Taeniocampa inherita Smith, 1910
  • Taeniocampa inflava Smith, 1910

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]

Orthosia hibisci

Subspecies

  • 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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  1. ↑ Savela, Markku, ed. (August 29, 2020). "Orthosia hibisci (Guenée, 1852)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  2. ↑ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ↑ Anweiler, G. G. (2007). "Species Details: Orthosia hibisci". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  4. ↑ Pacific Northwest Moths


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