Hypena degesalis

Walker, 1859

Hypena degesalis is a of in the Erebidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is classified within the Hypeninae and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8459 and phylogenetic sequence 930582. Like other members of the Hypena, it is an with a characteristic resting posture.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hypena degesalis: /hɪˈpɛnə dɛˈɡɛsælɪs/

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Identification

Hypena degesalis can be distinguished from other Hypena by specific pattern and morphological features, though detailed diagnostic characters require examination. The Hypena is characterized by a triangular wing shape at rest and relatively broad . Accurate identification to species level typically requires reference to genitalic or comparison with verified specimens.

Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro state) as well, though this may represent a vagrant or .

Similar Taxa

Hypena scabraBoth belong to the Hypena and share the triangular posture at rest. Hypena scabra (green cloverworm ) is a well-documented agricultural pest with broader known biology, while H. degesalis has been less studied. H. scabra has three pairs of abdominal as a and feeds on clover, alfalfa, and other legumes.

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Taxonomic identifiers

This is cataloged with MONA/Hodges number 8459 and phylogenetic sequence 930582 (Pohl et al., 2016).