A Herpetogramma Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/19/2013).
Photo by
Scott Housten
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A Herpetogramma Moth in Somerset Co., Maryland (6/17/2004). Determined by John Glaser.
Photo by
Lance Biechele
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A Herpetogramma Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/30/2017).
A Herpetogramma Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/14/2001). Verified by John Glaser.
A Herpetogramma Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/11/2013). Verified by Bob Biagi/BugGuide.
A Herpetogramma Moth cocoon and pupa on Netted Chainfern in Somerset Co., Maryland (6/15/2004).
Photo by
Lance Biechele
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Description
Compare the genus Hahncappsia.
Relationships
"The caterpillar feeds on Woodwardia areolata and rolls up the tips of the fern leaves into a round cocoon. Often clumps of the Netted Chainfern will have dozens of these balls hanging from the stalks." (L. Biechele, pers. comm.).
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A Herpetogramma Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/19/2013).
Media by
Scott Housten.
A Herpetogramma Moth in Somerset Co., Maryland (6/17/2004). Determined by John Glaser.
Media by
Lance Biechele.
A Herpetogramma Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/30/2017).
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Media by
Josh Emm.
A Herpetogramma Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/14/2001). Verified by John Glaser.
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Media by
Nancy Magnusson.
A Herpetogramma Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/11/2013). Verified by Bob Biagi/BugGuide.
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Media by
Lynn Strauss.
A Herpetogramma Moth cocoon and pupa on Netted Chainfern in Somerset Co., Maryland (6/15/2004).
Media by
Lance Biechele.
Source: Wikipedia
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Herpetogramma |
| Species: | H. theseusalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Herpetogramma theseusalis (Walker, 1859)
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Herpetogramma theseusalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Florida, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, Quebec, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.[2]
The larvae feed on Lorinseria areolata. They roll the tips of the leaves, forming a round cocoon. The caterpillar is green. [3]
References
[edit]- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
- ^ Maryland Biodiversity Project