Hypocoena

Hampson, 1908

Species Guides

Hypocoena basistriga(White-veined Sedge Moth)
Hypocoena inquinata(Tufted Sedge Moth)
Hypocoena rufostrigata(Brown-streaked Rustic Moth)

Hypocoena is a of in the Noctuidae, established by Hampson in 1908. The genus contains five recognized , with several former species reassigned to other genera, notably Photedes. Species within Hypocoena are primarily distributed in North America, with records from the United States and Canada.

Hypocoena inquinata by (c) brendanboyd, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hypocoena: //haɪpoʊˈkiːnə//

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Distribution

North America; documented from the United States (including Vermont) and Canada. Specific range extents for individual vary.

Similar Taxa

PhotedesFormer Hypocoena (H. enervata, H. defecta) have been transferred to Photedes, requiring careful examination of historical literature to avoid confusion.

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Taxonomic Revisions

Two formerly placed in Hypocoena have been moved to Photedes: Hypocoena enervata (now Photedes enervata) and Hypocoena defecta (now Photedes defecta). Additionally, Hypocoena orphnina is now a synonym of Photedes enervata, and Hypocoena variana is a synonym of Hypocoena inquinata.