Hypagyrtis brendae
(Heitzman, 1975)
Brenda's Hypagyrtis Moth
Hypagyrtis brendae is a small geometrid described in 1975. It occurs in the eastern United States with a scattered distribution across five states. are active from spring through late summer.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypagyrtis brendae: //ˌhaɪpəˈdʒɜːrtɪs ˈbrɛndeɪ//
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Identification
Wingspan approximately 26 mm. Distinguished from by specific wing patterning and geographic range; precise diagnostic features require examination of genitalia or reference to original description.
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Distribution
Recorded from Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and North Carolina in the eastern United States.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing from April to September.
Similar Taxa
- Hypagyrtis unipunctataOverlaps in range; requires careful examination of wing markings and genitalia for separation.