Hypenopsis macula

(Druce, 1891)

Black-spotted Schrankia

Hypenopsis macula, commonly known as the black-spotted schrankia , is a small erebid moth found across much of North America and into Central America. The was first described by Herbert Druce in 1891 under the name Schrankia macula, and has since been reclassified to the Hypenopsis. It occurs in a broad range of from the eastern United States through the Southwest and into Mexico and Central America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hypenopsis macula: //haɪˈpɛnəpˌsɪs ˈmækjʊlə//

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Identification

The specific epithet "macula" (meaning spot) suggests the presence of a distinct dark marking, likely on the forewings, though detailed diagnostic features are not well documented in available sources. As a member of the Hypenopsis, it is presumably small-bodied with relatively narrow wings typical of many erebid in this group.

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Habitat

Occurs in diverse environments across its broad range, including deciduous and mixed forests, scrublands, and suburban areas. Documented from states spanning humid southeastern regions to arid southwestern deserts, indicating considerable ecological flexibility.

Distribution

North America: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Extends south through Mexico into Central America.

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Taxonomic Note

Originally described as Schrankia macula Druce, 1891, this has been transferred to the Hypenopsis. The genus Schrankia remains distinct but closely related, and some sources may still list this species under the older combination.