Hypena umbralis
Smith, 1884
banded bomolocha moth
Hypena umbralis, commonly known as the banded bomolocha , is a of moth in the Erebidae, Hypeninae. It was described by Smith in 1884 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8453. The species is part of the Hypena, which includes several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about H. umbralis and distribution remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypena umbralis: /hɪˈpiːnə ʌmˈbrɑːlɪs/
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Distribution
North America (present, specific range details not documented in available sources)
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Soybean Insects: Mid-to-Late Season Pests (V8 to Maturity) - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- green cloverworm (Hypena scabra) - Entomology Today
- A Revision of Soybean Caterpillar Pest Information for U.S. Soybean
- Bug Eric: National Moth Week 2024 Recap from Kansas City
- Bug Eric: Blacklighting Already?
- caterpillar pests of soybean - Entomology Today