About Alypia disparata H.Edwards, 1884
Scientific name: Alypia disparata H.Edwards, 1884
Full-grown larvae of this species reach a length of 25.4 to 38 millimetres, which is 1 to 1 1⁄2 inches. Adult moths are overall black in color, with two spots on each wing, giving a total of eight spots. Their forewings occur in shades of white, cream, or yellow. The adult wingspan ranges from approximately 30 to 37 millimetres, or 1.2 to 1.5 inches. These moths are active both during the day and at night, and are often mistaken for butterflies.
