Eupragia hospita

Hodges, 1969

Streaked Eupragia

Eupragia hospita is a in the Depressariidae, described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1969. It is known from the southeastern United States, with records spanning from Florida north to South Carolina and west to Texas. The has been documented in 291 iNaturalist observations. As a member of Depressariidae, it belongs to a family of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as flat-bodied moths or curved-horn moths.

Eupragia hospita by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Eupragia hospita, Sapelo Island, Georgia by judygva (back in town and trying to catch up). Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Eupragia hospita: /juːˈpreɪdʒiə ˈhɒspɪtə/

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Distribution

Southeastern United States: recorded from Florida, South Carolina, and west to Texas. The appears to be restricted to the Gulf Coastal Plain and adjacent regions.

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Observation data

The has accumulated 291 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is not uncommon within its range, though detailed biological studies appear limited.