Hypercompe simplex explained

Hypercompe simplex is a moth of the family Erebidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in Puerto Rico, as well as on the Virgin Islands and the Lesser Antilles.^[1]

The larvae feed on Cedrella, Cissus, Erechtotes, Erythrina, Ipomaea and Solanum torvum.

References

• Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . Search results Family: Arctiidae . Butterflies and Moths of the World . Natural History Museum, London.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Hypercompe icasia (Cramer, [1777]) ]. Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . August 18, 2019. Note: This source places Hypercompe simplex as a synonym of Hypercompe icasia.