Hypena manalis explained

Hypena manalis, the flowing-line hypena, is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from Minnesota to Nova Scotia, south to Florida and Texas.

The wingspan is 23–28 mm. The moth flies from May to September in the south and from June to August in the north. There two to three generations per year.

The larvae feed on false nettle, but have also been reared on dandelion and on dock.

References

• Book: David L. . Wagner . Dale F. . Schweitzer . J. Bolling . Sullivan . Richard C. . Reardon . amp . 2011 . Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America . Princeton University Press . 978-0691150420.
• Web site: McLeod . Robin . July 3, 2016 . Species Hypena manalis - Flowing-line Hypena - Hodges#8441 . BugGuide . February 13, 2020.
• Web site: 930561.00 – 8441 – Hypena manalis – Flowing-line Bomolocha Moth – Walker, 1859 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . February 13, 2020.