Hypatopa titanella

McDunnough, 1961

Hypatopa titanella is a small in the Blastobasidae. The was described by McDunnough in 1961 from North American material. It is currently treated as a synonym of Holcocera titanella in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in blastobasid generic limits.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hypatopa titanella: //haɪˈpætəpə tɪtəˈnɛlə//

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Identification

Accurate identification requires examination of genitalia; external is insufficient to distinguish this from other small blastobasids. The Hypatopa is separated from Holcocera based on subtle differences in wing venation and male genitalia, but these characters require microscopic analysis.

Distribution

Recorded from Nova Scotia and Maine in northeastern North America. The full range is poorly documented due to limited collecting and taxonomic confusion with related .

Similar Taxa

Holcocera titanellaCurrently treated as the accepted name for this in Catalogue of Life and GBIF; the two names represent the same biological under different generic assignments.
Other Hypatopa speciesShare small size, narrow wings, and inconspicuous coloration; definitive separation requires genital dissection and reference to original description.

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Taxonomic Status

Hypatopa titanella is listed as a synonym of Holcocera titanella in major aggregators (Catalogue of Life, GBIF). The Hypatopa has been variously treated as distinct from or subsumed within Holcocera, and current classifications differ among sources. The original description by McDunnough (1961) should be consulted for authoritative morphological details.

Data Limitations

Only 10 observations exist in iNaturalist, and no published biological studies were located. Most aspects remain undocumented.