Pink Prominent Moth
Hyparpax aurora (J.E. Smith, 1797)
Pink Prominent Moth: https://marylandbiodiversity.com/species/7303
Synonyms
Hodges #8022 
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Status

Found in eastern North America.

Description

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Source: Wikipedia

Hyparpax aurora
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H. aurora
Binomial name
Hyparpax aurora
(Smith, 1797)[1]
Synonyms
  • Phalaena aurora Smith, 1797
  • Sangata rosea Walker, 1860
  • Dryocampa venusta Walker, 1865

Hyparpax aurora, the pink prominent, is a moth in the family Notodontidae found in eastern North America. The species is listed as being of special concern in the US state of Connecticut.[2] The species was described by James Edward Smith in 1797.

The wingspan is 30–36 mm. Adults have a distinct pink and yellow colouration.

The larval host plants are in the genera Quercus and Viburnum.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Hyparpax aurora (Smith, 1797)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "Species Hyparpax aurora - Pink Prominent - Hodges#8022". BugGuide. Retrieved January 9, 2018.