Schizura ipomoeae explained
Schizura ipomoeae, the morning-glory prominent moth or false unicorn caterpillar, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. The species was first described by Edward Doubleday in 1841.[1] [2] It is found in the United States and southern Canada.[3]
The wingspan is 36–47 mm. Adults are on wing from April to September in the south and from June to August in the north. There is one generation per year in the north.
The larvae feed on the leaves of various woody plants, including Fagus, Betula, Ulmus, Acer, Ipomoea, Quercus, Hamamelis, and Rosa species. Larvae can be found from May to October. The species overwinters in the pupal stage.
Taxonomy
There are a number of described forms.[4]
Notes and References
- Web site: Savela . Markku . July 26, 2019 . Schizura ipomaeae Doubleday, 1841 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . November 10, 2020.
- Web site: 930098.00 – 8005 – Schizura ipomaeae – Morning-glory Prominent – Doubleday, 1841 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . November 10, 2020.
- Web site: Balaban . John and Jane . September 3, 2017 . Species Schizura ipomaeae - Morning-glory Prominent - Hodges#8005 . BugGuide . November 10, 2020.
- Web site: Robinson, E. . Anweiler, G. G. . amp . September 2004 . Species Details Schizura ipomoeae . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . November 10, 2020.
