Hypocrisias minima

Neumoegen, 1883

Least Hypocrisias

Hypocrisias minima, commonly known as the Least Hypocrisias, is a in the Erebidae, Arctiinae. The was first described by Berthold Neumoegen in 1883. It is a small moth with a wingspan of 31–33 mm. The larvae are known to feed on Viguiera dentata.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hypocrisias minima: /hɪpoʊˈkraɪsiəs ˈmɪnɪmə/

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Identification

A small arctiine with wingspan of 31–33 mm. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Mexico, southern Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Diet

Larvae feed on Viguiera dentata.

Host Associations

  • Viguiera dentata - larval plant

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