Where’s Wildlife · Moth Field Guide
Haploa confusa
Cream-and-brown wings make this Haploa eye-catching, but its variable pattern deserves a careful comparison.
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Brown markings can cover much of the cream forewings; the hindwings are white. The amount of dark pattern varies, so use more than one marking when comparing Haploa species. [1]
Compare the markings in these field photographs. Select any image to browse the full gallery.
Caterpillars feed on a variety of plants, including hound’s-tongue. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in spring. [2]
Photograph the resting moth from above and keep a record of location and date. Compare the complete pattern with the linked references rather than relying on a single dark patch.
Explore reported Confused Haploa sightings. Observation records show where people have documented this moth and are not a complete range map.
[1] BugGuide — Confused Haploa
Wing pattern, wingspan, and recorded food plant.
[2] MinnesotaSeasons — Confused Haploa
Habitat, broad larval diet, and overwintering stage.