Hypopta palmata

Barnes & McDunnough, 1910

Hypopta palmata is a small cossid described in 1910 from arid regions of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. during the warmer months, with males notably smaller than females. The is associated with desert and desert mountain .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hypopta palmata: /hɪˈpɒptə pælˈmɑːtə/

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Identification

Males have 13–15.5 mm in length; females reach up to 20 mm. in size is pronounced. Further diagnostic characters for distinguishing this from are not documented in available sources.

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Habitat

Deserts and desert mountains. Specific microhabitat requirements and associations remain unrecorded.

Distribution

Recorded from western Texas, Arizona, Nevada, California, and Baja California Norte (Mexico).

Seasonality

have been recorded on from May to September.

Similar Taxa

  • Hypopta speciesOther members of the Hypopta share similar and preferences; precise differentiation requires examination of or other subtle characters not specified in available literature.

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