Insect · GBIF taxon 5114934
Clymene Moth
Haploa clymeneAlso known as Clymene Tiger Moth
Clymene moths display a striking geometric pattern of dark brown lines framing crisp cream-white forewings, which fold back to reveal bright orange-yellow hindwings. Active from midsummer through early autumn, adults are frequently drawn to artificial lights at night but can also be seen resting on low foliage during the day. Their hairy caterpillars feed on a broad variety of broadleaf trees and herbaceous plants, overwintering under leaf litter before pupating in spring.
PatternedNocturnalAttracted to Light
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Floral Nectar
- Oak Leaves
- Willow Leaves
Predators
- Bats
- Songbirds
- Spiders
ThreatsHabitat loss, light pollution, and pesticide application
HabitatsDeciduous woods, forest edges, wet meadows, and suburban gardens
Life span1 to 2 weeks as adults; 1 year total life cycle
Classification
- OrderLepidoptera
- FamilyErebidae
- GenusHaploa
- SpeciesHaploa clymene
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Nighttime Viewing: Set up a white sheet and UV light near woodland edges during midsummer nights.
- Daytime Searching: Inspect the undersides of broad plant leaves along shaded trail borders.
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