Hexorthodes
McDunnough, 1943
Hexorthodes is a of in the , established by McDunnough in 1943. The genus contains approximately 12 recognized distributed primarily in western North America. Several species were previously classified under Hexorthodes but have been reassigned to the genus Hypotrix. The genus belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the Noctuinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hexorthodes: /hɛkˈsɔrθoʊˌdiːz/
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Distribution
Western North America, with ranging from the southwestern United States through Mexico. Specific localities include Arizona (H. catalina), Texas (H. emendata, H. citeria), and various localities in the western United States.
Similar Taxa
- HypotrixFormer Hexorthodes (H. alamosa, H. hueco, H. optima, H. trifascia) were transferred to Hypotrix; the two share historical taxonomic confusion and similar
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Taxonomic History
The was erected by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. Multiple originally described under Hexorthodes have been synonymized or transferred to other genera, particularly Hypotrix. The genus name refers to the characteristic of the .