Phoenicoprocta hampsonii
Barnes, 1904
Phoenicoprocta hampsonii is a in the Arctiinae, first described by William Barnes in 1904. It is known from a restricted range in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The has a forewing length of approximately 17 mm and is active during the late summer months.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phoenicoprocta hampsonii: /ˌfɛnɪkoʊˈprɒktə ˌhæmpˈsoʊnaɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from congeneric by geographic distribution (southeastern Arizona and Baja California) and period (July–September). The Phoenicoprocta contains multiple species with similar ; precise identification requires examination of genitalic structures or molecular analysis.
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Appearance
Forewing length approximately 17 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Southeastern Arizona, United States; Baja California, Mexico.
Seasonality
are on wing from July to September.
Similar Taxa
- Other Phoenicoprocta speciesMembers of this share similar wing patterns and body form; P. hampsonii is distinguished primarily by geographic range and period.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described in 1904 by William Barnes. The epithet honors Sir George Hampson, a prominent British entomologist known for his work on .