Hypoprepia miniata (Wm. Kirby, 1837)
93-0204
Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth
View Photographic Plate
AB
Hwy 41 at S Saskatchewan R crossing. Badlands, 2100 ft
50.7, -110.1
July 13, 1999, L Crabo & J Troubridge..
Specimen courtesy of LGCC
Photograph copyright: Merrill A. Peterson
-
/media/moths_z/Hypoprepia miniata-A-D -
/media/moths_z/Hypoprepia miniata-A-V
"species-data"
species-data
Data Filters
Date Range
Elevation (ft)
Identification
Adults
Hypoprepia miniata is a small (FW length 13–15 mm) bright red and black moth. The forewing is carmine red with three longitudinal black stripes. The hindwing is slightly paler red with a broad black marginal band. The head, thorax and abdomen are similar to the adjacent fore and hindwings while the antennae are black.
H. miniata cannot be confused with any other moth in our region.
Larvae
Larva has sparse long hairs, is black mottled with yellow, and is illustrated by Powell & Opler (2009).
Habitat
This species is widely distributed across North America in moist forest habitats, but enters the Pacific Northwest only in the northern Rocky Mountain region.
Distribution
Pacific Northwest
The distribution of H. miniata forms a band extending southeast from central British Columbia, traversing northern Idaho and adjacent northeastern Washington. It also occurs further north in the Peace River District of British Columbia.
Global
This moth is widely distributed in North America east of the Rocky Mountains.
Life History
Larvae
This species feeds on tree lichens.
Adults
Adults have been collected in late summer and early fall. They are nocturnal and come to light.
Economic Importance
None.
Literature
Covell (1984)
Ferguson et al. (2000).
Powell & Opler (2009)
