Hyperstrotia secta
Grote, 1879
Black-patched Graylet, black-patched graylet moth
Hyperstrotia secta is a small in the Erebidae, first described by Grote in 1879. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from New England to the Gulf Coast and west to Oklahoma. are active during spring and summer months. The is characterized by its small size and distinctive pattern featuring a black .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hyperstrotia secta: /hʌɪpəˈstroʊtɪə ˈsɛktə/
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Identification
A small with a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. The display a distinctive black that gives the its . The overall coloration is grayish, with the dark patch providing contrast. The specific pattern distinguishes it from other Hyperstrotia species and similar small erebid moths.
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Distribution
Eastern and central North America. Recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Vermont.
Seasonality
have been recorded on from April to September.