Reversed haploa facts for kids
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The reversed haploa (scientific name: Haploa reversa) is a type of moth. It belongs to the Erebidae family, which includes many different kinds of moths. This species was first officially described by a scientist named Stretch in 1885.
You can find the reversed haploa moth in several parts of North America. These areas include southeastern Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New York, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
About the Adult Moth
The adult reversed haploa moth has a wingspan of about 33 millimeters (which is about 1.3 inches). This is the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other when the wings are spread out.
The moths are mostly white. Their front wings have a cool pattern of brown lines that look like two triangles. The back wings are a clear, plain white.
Interestingly, there are two different forms of this moth. One form has markings that are "reversed" compared to the other. This means the pattern might be a mirror image or have colors swapped around. Adult moths are usually seen flying in June. They have just one generation each year.
Life Cycle: Larvae
The young reversed haploa moths are called larvae (or caterpillars). These larvae eat many different kinds of plants. One of their favorite foods is Malus species, which are apple trees.
The larvae can look a bit different from each other. They are usually black with a lighter line running down their back. They also have bluish bumps, called tubercles, on their bodies. Their hair can be white, or a mix of white and black.
