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Post by 58chevy on Jul 17, 2021 7:23:02 GMT -8
Over many years I have managed to collect only one species of this genus, H. clymene. Clymene is my favorite, but there are other species that are just as interesting. For me a close second is H. colona, which is very similar to clymene. Has anybody out there had any success finding members of this genus, and where/when did you find them?
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Post by trehopr1 on Jul 17, 2021 9:35:46 GMT -8
That's a wonderful genus. I've always liked it.
Of coarse, I've always generally liked all Arctiidae.
In my very suburban setting I have only seen 1 species
of Haploa in my area. I occasionally pick up 1 or 2 at
my lights during June. Don't know the species I've found
as I've never tried to I.D. it.
You are VERY fortunate to get H.clymene as that is a "stunner"
of a species.
If you happen to have a series that you would like to share
with us all then please email me...
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Post by exoticimports on Jul 17, 2021 11:30:57 GMT -8
Back porch, or going out with the kill trap waste water after rain. How many you want? It’s toward the end of the season but i bet more will show up.
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Post by Paul K on Jul 17, 2021 15:32:57 GMT -8
My specimens collected in Toronto area, I believe these are three different species but due to high variation I could be wrong. from the top: Haploa contigua
Haploa lecontei
Haploa confusa |
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Post by trehopr1 on Jul 17, 2021 16:51:19 GMT -8
Very nice indeed Paul !
Similar in appearance and yet with subtle differences in the markings.
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Post by trehopr1 on Jul 17, 2021 18:47:40 GMT -8
Here is a nice photograph of H. clymene. It was sent to me this afternoon by 58chevy ! Dave remarked that he got one of these at lights in Texas, whilst the other in broad daylight in Louisiana. I think that I would muster (at least) a (1/2) drawer of this species if I could readily collect it !  |
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Post by exoticimports on Jul 19, 2021 4:18:27 GMT -8
Got two H. clymene, and a few others (confusa?) last night; Finger Lakes region of NY. This is the tail end of their season, so pretty lucky.
Chuck
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Post by exoticimports on Jul 20, 2021 2:09:29 GMT -8
Observation on these Haploa: they come to MV very late 1-4am, but don’t stay on the sheet. Instead I have to search them out on the deck, plants, and side of the house. They make no attempt to fly off or flutter when picked up.
Chuck
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Post by bugboys3 on Jul 20, 2021 11:54:34 GMT -8
I get H. lecontei and confusa at my lights in my back yard in southern Wisconsin. I have also collected them in north western Wisconsin.
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