#Hypoprepia

[herpsandbirds]

Painted Lichen Moth (Hypoprepia fucosa), family Erebidae, TN, USA

photograph by Ken Childs

[coolbugs]

Bug of the Day

...That jerk at the party who keeps photobombing all of your shots

:-D

(painted lichen moth, Hypoprepia fuscosa, and then top to bottom: unknown Tortricidae sp., oak besma, Besma quercivoraria, Xestia c-nigrum complex, and Northern pine sphinx, Lapara bombycoides)

[snickeringdragon]

oh i should post this guy now that i have an id! scarlet-winged lichen moth, i believe

[morningmothee]

Painted Lichen Moth

[jadafitch]

Moths for Montana Outdoors Magazine. Parthenice Tiger Moth (Apantesis parthenice) Jaguar Flower Moth (Schinia jaguarina) Grote's Bertholdia (Bertholdia trigona) Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth (Hypoprepia miniata) Western Eyed Sphinx (Smerinthus opthalmica)

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Trick or treat 🥺

You get a painted lichen moth (Hypoprepia fucosa)!

[bugkeeping]

Painted Lichen Moth (Hypoprepia fucosa)

[daily-dose-of-lepidoptera]

Daily Dose of Lepidoptera

[Day 25]

-Painted Lichen Moth-

Hypoprepia fucosa

-Chlorhoda metamelaena-

-Stinging Rose Moth-

Parasa indetermina

[zelphafrost]

Good morning from me and the little friend that greeted me this morning!!! Hypoprepia miniata or scarlet-winged lichen moth

[jonnysinsectcatalogue]

Painted Lichen Moth - Hypoprepia fucosa

The last time we saw this specie of Moth, an individual was hiding underneath a backyard umbrella until nighttime. Here we find a specimen in a more natural setting doing what resting adult Lepidopterans typically do when it's not their time of day to fly. Think about it: it's not as if Butterflies vanish into thin air or magic dust before nightfall arrives either. Since they lack set homes or shelters (and cannot make themselves flattened to hide underneath stones or roots), Lepidopterans conceal themselves against plants, trees or tree bark or by hanging underneath leaves. With this strategy, Moths and Butterflies (and other insects) can rest until it's time to become active. Of course, since they can't close their eyes, it's closer to a dormant state than what we mammals would clean sleep. In any case, by hiding insects like this can avoid a majority of predators. In retrospect, I was likely bothering this Moth with the phone's flash, but it didn't move a single inch while I photographed it. What a beautiful insect, wouldn't you agree? Having only seen this Moth twice in my life, I was renewed with how dazzling its striking yellow, black and red coloration is. Interestingly, two of the three relatives within the Hypoprepria genus all share this striking coloration and combination of shapes and patterns along their wings.

Specifically H. cadaverosa (which is mostly all yellow) and H. miniata which is mostly all deep-red to orange, hence its common name, the Scarlet-Winged Lichen Moth! While reading into the other species and looking for the ranges and means of identification, I happened across a post on iNaturalist (written by gcwarbler) that warns against the simplification of identifying these Tiger Moths and how wing color isn't the only identification factor, but it is used as a big shortcut very often and yet it can be extremely variable depending on region. Reading it, I thought about some of the identification methods I use and how although I do take a shortcut every now and then, I give my best effort to ensure all insects shared here are identified and described as accurately and truthfully as possible. Case in point, the iNaturalist post describes that for generalizations, it appears the Scarlet Moth has deep-red wings and also lacks a grey spot atop its thorax. Meanwhile our Painted Lichen Moth friend has only faint traces of scarlet across mostly yellow wings and a defined thoracic spot. Even then, variability means these features are not a guarantee, so it's important to follow identification keys, carefully observe insects and also their range.

Pictures were taken on July 9, 2022 in Kleinburg with a Google Pixel 4. For reference, I recommend reading gcwarbler's post on iNaturalist and applying it to your insect identifications. Especially if you live near Texas where Hypoprepia Moths are difficult to separate, which is to say nothing of the other Moths on higher taxonomic branches. What a (potential) mess indeed! If anything, it's best not to rush insect identification and consider as much available information as possible. Perhaps we should also consider hybridization or subspecies in the future if variation between individuals would become too great.

[norfolknaturalist]

Painted Lichen Moth (Hypoprepia fucosa) at my parents' house. As you might guess from the name, the caterpillars of this Moth feed on Lichen (also algae) on tree trunks/branches. . . . . . . . #nature #ontario #ontarioinsects #lichenmoth #paintedlichenmoth #hypoprepiafucosa #hypoprepia #erebidae #moths #mothphotography #mothphoto #lepidoptera #insects_of_our_world #insectphotography #macrophoto #macroinsect #ontarionature #mothsofontario #mothstagram #norfolkwild #norfolkcounty #blognorfolk (at Norfolk County, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDOINV9gdOe/?igshid=1732kzbazf914

[that-crazy-scorpio-man]

Painted lichen moth (Hypoprepia fucosa)

[coolbugs]

Bug of the Day

Looking at it, you would not think that the painted lichen moth (Hypoprepia fucosa) is a mundane creature, but for real, these things are so darned common, I never think to post them. Anyway, enjoy!

[mudpuddling-moved]

scarlet-winged lichen moth in wilson tract, canada

[mothgallery]

Day 230

Hypoprepia Cadaverosa Moth

[mothask]

We showing off local moths? I wanna join! Green Arches (Anaplectoides prasina)

Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth (Hypoprepia miniata)

Many Spotted Tiger Moth (Hypercompe permaculata)

And lastly, Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth (Harrisina metallica) Almost sad how beautiful it is given how dangerous and destructive their babies are.

moss/moth

They are a fancy ass PC build part that also flew away and became a moth 17/moth

101 dalmatians/moth

okay this one shops at like Tj max and ross 14/moth