Hydroeciodes auripurpura
(Blanchard, 1968)
Hydroeciodes auripurpura
Hydroeciodes auripurpura is a of or dart moth in the Noctuidae, to Texas. It has a wingspan of 28–32 mm. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10639. First described by Blanchard in 1968, it is a member of the tribe Eriopygini within the Noctuinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydroeciodes auripurpura: /ˌhaɪdroʊˈsiːoʊdiːz ˌɔːrɪˈpɜːrpjʊrə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Hydroeciodes and related noctuids by its restricted Texas distribution and specific wing characteristics; precise diagnostic features require examination of genitalia. The MONA/Hodges number 10639 provides a standardized reference for identification in North American collections.
Appearance
Wingspan measures 28–32 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
to Texas, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Hydroeciodes speciesCongeneric share general ; H. auripurpura distinguished by geographic restriction to Texas and specific wing pattern elements
More Details
Taxonomic authority
Original description by Blanchard, 1968
Standardized numbering
Assigned MONA/Hodges number 10639 in the North American numbering system