Lapara bombycoides

Common Name(s): Northern Pine Sphinx

Ecology:

Adult description:
This is a fairly variable small moth with forewings 21-29mm in length (1). The overall appearance of this moth is gray. There may be some brown on the lower edge of the forewing, but it is usually absent. In Lapara coniferarum, there is significantly more brown on the lower edge of the forewing. This species has forewings that are usually well marked with brown and gray and it usually has two black lines. In Lapara coniferarum, the forewings are not very well marked and there is usually only one black streak.

Larval description:
L5: The larva is overall green in color and has multiple sets of white lines running down the entire length (from head to anal plate) with an orange head capsule. There are variable amounts of brown and red on the larva. The only difference between this species and Lapara coniferarum as larva are the presence of green thoracic legs.

Host plants:

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