About Hypoprepia fucosa Hübner, 1831
Hypoprepia fucosa, commonly known as the painted lichen moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. Jacob Hübner first described this species in 1831. It can be found in the United States and southern Canada, in areas east of the Rocky Mountains. This moth has a wingspan ranging from 25 to 35 mm. In the northern part of its range, adult moths are active from May to August; in Florida, adults may be active through most of the year. The caterpillars of this species feed on lichen, algae, and moss that grow on trees.
