Alypia mariposa (Grote & Robinson, 1868)
Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Agaristinae
Identification: Forewing black with large curving white patch in postmedial area (not broken by black veins), a white triangular basal patch, and a white spot between these two areas. Two white patches on hindwing.
Wing Span: 2.5 - 3.0 cm
Life History:
Flight: Adults are diurnal, found during April and May
Caterpillar Hosts: Clarkia(Onagraceae)have been recorded.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: California coast ranges and southern Sierra Nevada foothills
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
Taxonomy Notes: None.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 verified sightings
Observation date: May 31, 2023
Submitted by: hasfitz5
Region: Contra Costa County, California, United States
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: Jul 19, 2023
Observation date: May 05, 2020
Submitted by: hasfitz5
Region: Contra Costa County, California, United States
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: May 22, 2023
Observation date: Mar 23, 2022
Submitted by: Kasadams
Region: San Benito County, California, United States
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: May 30, 2022
Observation date: Apr 21, 2017
Submitted by: wimvdam
Region: Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: Jun 06, 2017
Observation date: Apr 01, 2011
Submitted by: Josiah Gilbert
Region: San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: Dec 23, 2013
Observation date: Apr 01, 2011
Submitted by: Josiah Gilbert
Region: San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Apr 18, 2012