Hydrelia brunneifasciata
(Packard, 1876)
Hydrelia brunneifasciata is a in the Geometridae, Larentiinae. It occurs along the Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia through Washington to California. The was described by Packard in 1876. Available records suggest it is a rarely encountered species with limited observational data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydrelia brunneifasciata: /hɪˈdrɛliə ˌbrʊnɛɪˌfæʃiˈɑːtə/
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Identification
The specific epithet "brunneifasciata" (brown-banded) suggests the presence of brown transverse bands on the wings, a pattern common in Hydrelia . Identification to species level requires examination of genitalia or comparison with closely related such as Hydrelia sylvata and Hydrelia inornata, which share similar ranges and wing patterns.
Distribution
Pacific coastal region of western North America: British Columbia (Canada), Washington, and California (United States).
Similar Taxa
- Hydrelia sylvataOverlapping Pacific coast distribution and similar wing patterning; distinguished by subtle differences in banding intensity and width.
- Hydrelia inornataOccurs in same region; generally plainer wing pattern may cause confusion with worn or faded H. brunneifasciata specimens.
More Details
Data scarcity
Only 12 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating the is either genuinely rare, underreported, or restricted to specific microhabitats not frequently surveyed.