A Herpetogramma Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/19/2013).

Photo by Scott Housten MBP List

A Herpetogramma Moth in Somerset Co., Maryland (6/17/2004). Determined by John Glaser.

Photo by Lance Biechele MBP List

A Herpetogramma Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/30/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Josh Emm MBP List

A Herpetogramma Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/14/2001). Verified by John Glaser.

View Record Details Photo by Nancy Magnusson MBP List

A Herpetogramma Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/11/2013). Verified by Bob Biagi/BugGuide.

View Record Details Photo by Lynn Strauss MBP List

A Herpetogramma Moth cocoon and pupa on Netted Chainfern in Somerset Co., Maryland (6/15/2004).

Photo by Lance Biechele MBP List

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Description

Compare the genus Hahncappsia.

Relationships

"The caterpillar feeds on Woodwardia areolata and rolls up the tips of the fern leaves into a round cocoon. Often clumps of the Netted Chainfern will have dozens of these balls hanging from the stalks." (L. Biechele, pers. comm.).

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A Herpetogramma Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/19/2013). Media by Scott Housten.

A Herpetogramma Moth in Somerset Co., Maryland (6/17/2004). Determined by John Glaser. Media by Lance Biechele.

A Herpetogramma Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (7/30/2017). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

A Herpetogramma Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/14/2001). Verified by John Glaser. View Record Details Media by Nancy Magnusson.

A Herpetogramma Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/11/2013). Verified by Bob Biagi/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Lynn Strauss.

A Herpetogramma Moth cocoon and pupa on Netted Chainfern in Somerset Co., Maryland (6/15/2004). Media by Lance Biechele.