Hypotrix alamosa
(Barnes, 1904)
Hypotrix alamosa is a noctuid described by William Barnes in 1904. It is known only from southeastern Arizona, United States. The occurs in two distinct color forms: a common dark reddish-brown form and a rarer pale orange form. fly from early June to mid-July and again from early to late September.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypotrix alamosa: /hɪˈpɒtrɪks æləˈmoʊsə/
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Identification
Two color forms exist. The dark form has reddish-brown forewings with maculation sharply defined by dark-red lines; the postmedial line touches or nearly touches the spot. The pale form has light orange forewings with weakly defined maculation by fine yellow lines. Distinguished from Xestia bolteri by smaller reniform, , and claviform spots, and by lacking spiniform setae on the tibiae. Most similar to Hypotrix hueco, with which it occurs.
Distribution
Known only from the United States in southeastern Arizona.
Seasonality
on wing from early June to mid-July and early to late September.
Similar Taxa
- Hypotrix huecoOccurs sympatrically with H. alamosa; superficially most similar in dark form
- Xestia bolteriOccurs with H. alamosa; distinguished by larger spots and presence of spiniform setae on tibiae