Hypocrisias

Hampson, 1901

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Hypocrisias minima(Least Hypocrisias)

Hypocrisias is a of arctiine in the Erebidae, erected by George Hampson in 1901. The genus comprises seven described distributed in the Americas. These moths are classified within the tussock moth group (Arctiinae), though specific morphological traits distinguishing the genus are not well documented in available sources.

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Catalogue of the Lepidoptera Phalænæ in the British museum (1898) (14766148321) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera Phalænæ in the British museum (1898) (14789189813) by British Museum (Natural History). Dept. of Zoology;

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How to pronounce Hypocrisias: /hɪˈpɒkrɪsˌiɑs/

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Distribution

of Hypocrisias have been recorded from the Americas, including the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. Specific type localities include Arizona, Mexico, Rica, and Peru.

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Species List

The contains seven described : Hypocrisias berthula (Dyar, 1912), H. fuscipennis (Burmeister, 1878), H. gemella (Schaus, 1911), H. lisoma (Dyar, 1912), H. lua (Dyar, 1910), H. minima (Neumoegen, 1883), and H. punctatus (Druce, 1884).