White-lined hypena facts for kids
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The White-lined Hypena (also called the white-lined bomolocha moth) is a type of moth. It belongs to a group of moths called the Erebidae family. This moth was first described by a scientist named Francis Walker in 1859. You can find these moths in many places, from southern Canada all the way down to northern Florida and Texas in the United States.
About the White-lined Hypena Moth
The White-lined Hypena moth is known for its interesting features and habits. It's a small to medium-sized moth that plays a part in its ecosystem.
Moth Features
This moth has a wingspan that is usually between 25 and 33 millimeters. That's about the length of a few paperclips! You can often see these moths flying around from April to August. They are quite busy during this time, as they usually have at least two groups of babies (generations) born each year.
Life as a Caterpillar
Before they become moths, these creatures start as caterpillars. The caterpillars of the White-lined Hypena moth love to eat the leaves of elm trees. They especially enjoy munching on American elm, slippery elm, and rock elm. These caterpillars are quite clever eaters! They feed on the underside of the leaves, carefully removing oval-shaped pieces of the leaf tissue.
