Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth Hypoprepia miniata (Kirby, 1837)    Synonyms: Hodges #8089, Scarlet Lichen Moth, Striped Footman.
Kingdom Animalia   >   Phylum Arthropoda   >   Class Insecta   >   Order Lepidoptera   >   Family Erebidae   >   Genus Hypoprepia   

Description:

Distinguished from Painted Lichen Moth by broad reddish edging to forewing and reddish central veins.

Relationships:

Larval hosts are lichens!

There are 96 records in the project database.

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A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/19/2019). Photo by Dave Webb. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/18/2014). Photo by TJ Walters. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/1/2013). Photo by Scott Housten. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Somerset Co., Maryland (8/5/2014). Photo by Mike Burchett. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/10/2013). Photo by Scott Housten. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/5/2020). Photo by Dave Webb. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (6/29/2020). Photo by Mark Etheridge. (MBP list)

Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/19/2015). (c) treichard, all rights reserved. Photo by Timothy Reichard. (MBP list)

Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/10/2018). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. Photo by Timothy Reichard. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/19/2015). Photo by Matthew Addicks. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/10/2007). Photo by Mark Etheridge. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/11/2004). Specimen provided by Bob Patterson. Photo by Larry Line. (MBP list)

Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/29/2018). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. Photo by Timothy Reichard. (MBP list)

Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/29/2018). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. Photo by Timothy Reichard. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth caterpillar in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/7/2015). Photo by Scott Housten. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/24/2012). Photo by Keith Eric Costley. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/15/2015). Photo by Scott Housten. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (7/18/2017). Photo by Mark Etheridge. (MBP list)

A Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/15/2013). Photo by Scott Housten. (MBP list)


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