Hypatopa
Walsingham, 1907
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5Hypatopa is a of small in the Blastobasidae, established by Walsingham in 1907. The genus occurs across the Holarctic region, with documented in China, Scandinavia, and other regions. Recent taxonomic work has expanded the known , particularly in East Asia.
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Identification
-level identification within Hypatopa relies primarily on examination of genitalia . Chinese species have been distinguished using characters of the male genitalia including valvae shape, structure, and juxta configuration. External morphology of adults is generally conservative within the , with subtle differences in wing pattern and size.
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Distribution
Documented from China (at least eight ), with additional records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The appears to have a wide Holarctic distribution, though precise range boundaries for most species remain poorly documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Blastobasidae generaHypatopa can be distinguished from related blastobasid by genitalia characters and wing venation patterns, though external similarity requires dissection for reliable identification.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Lord Walsingham in 1907. A 2019 revision by Chinese researchers added five new from China and provided the first comprehensive treatment of the genus in that region, including an identification key.