About Herpetogramma aeglealis Walker, 1859
Herpetogramma aeglealis Walker, 1859 is a sexually dimorphic species. Males have a wingspan of 29–34 mm, while females have a wingspan of 27–31 mm. The hindwings of males are dirty white, with dark grey shading on the discal spot, wing veins, and subterminal area, and an irregular but contrasting postmedial line. Females have a golden hue. This species has two forms: a darker form and a typical form. Regarding behaviour and ecology, the larvae of Herpetogramma aeglealis have been reared on a range of herbaceous plants, including ragwort, ferns, goldenrod, raspberry, pokeweed, wild ginger, and mayapple.
