Lycia ypsilon
(Forbes, 1885)
Woolly Gray Moth, woolly gray
Lycia ypsilon, commonly known as the woolly gray , is a of geometrid moth in the . It is found in North America. The species has two recognized : L. y. ypsilon and L. y. carlotta. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6652, a standard identifier used in North moth .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lycia ypsilon: /ˈlaɪ.si.ə ˈɪp.sɪ.lɒn/
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Identification
The name 'ypsilon' refers to the Greek letter Y (upsilon), likely alluding to a distinctive pattern or marking. As a member of the Lycia, it belongs to a group of commonly referred to as 'woolly' species, suggesting a densely hairy or furry body covering. The two (L. y. ypsilon and L. y. carlotta, described by Hulst in 1896) indicate geographic or morphological variation across its range.
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
The is of interest to and naturalists. Its MONA/Hodges number (6652) facilitates standardized recording in North surveys and citizen science platforms such as iNaturalist, where it has accumulated over 3,400 observations.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lycia speciesThe Lycia contains multiple 'woolly' with similar and presumably comparable ; precise differentiation requires examination of or pattern details not specified in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Biston ypsilon by Forbes in 1885, later transferred to Lycia.
Subspecies
Lycia ypsilon carlotta Hulst, 1896 and Lycia ypsilon ypsilon are the two recognized .