Hypopacha grisea

(Neumoegen, 1882)

Hypopacha grisea is the sole in the Hypopacha, a in the Lasiocampidae. First described by Berthold Neumoegen in 1882, this species is restricted to the southwestern United States, specifically California and Arizona. As a member of the lappet moth family, it belongs to a group known for their hairy bodies and distinctive lappet-like projections on the caterpillars.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hypopacha grisea: /hɪˈpɒpəkə ˈɡrɪsiə/

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Distribution

Found in the US states of California and Arizona.

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