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. fly during the warmer months, with males notably smaller than females. The is associated with desert and desert mountain .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypopta palmata: /hɪˈpɒptə pælˈmɑːtə/
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Identification
Males have forewings 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 plant associations remain unrecorded.
Distribution
Recorded from western Texas, Arizona, Nevada, California, and Baja California Norte (Mexico).
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing from May to September.
Similar Taxa
- Hypopta speciesOther members of the Hypopta share similar and preferences; precise differentiation requires examination of genitalia or other subtle characters not specified in available literature.