Hypena abalienalis
Hypena abalienalis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Erebidae |
Genus: | Hypena |
Species: | H. abalienalis |
Binomial name | |
Hypena abalienalis Walker, 1859 | |
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The White-lined Hypena (Hypena abalienalis) is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from southern Canada to northern Florida and Texas.
The wingspan is 25–33 mm. The moth flies from April to August. There are at least two generations per year.
The larvae feed on elm species, especially American elm, slippery elm, and rock elm. The caterpillar feeds on the underside of the leaves removing oval patches of tissue from the blade.
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