Biology:Hyparpax aurora
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Species: | H. aurora
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Hyparpax aurora, the pink prominent, is a moth in the family Notodontidae found in eastern North America. The species is listed as being of special concern in the US state of Connecticut.[2] The species was described by James Edward Smith in 1797.
The wingspan is 30–36 mm. Adults have a distinct pink and yellow colouration.
The larval host plants are in the genera Quercus and Viburnum.[3]
References
- ↑ Savela, Markku. "Hyparpax aurora (Smith, 1797)". http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/noctuoidea/notodontidae/hyparpax/#aurora. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Species Hyparpax aurora - Pink Prominent - Hodges#8022". BugGuide. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q13309468 entry
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