Hypotrix diplogramma
(Schaus, 1903)
A small noctuid of southern North America, first described by William Schaus in 1903. are active across an extended season from spring through late autumn, suggesting multiple per year. The is structurally similar to but distinguished by distinctive forewing patterning.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypotrix diplogramma: /haɪˈpɒtrɪks ˌdɪpləˈɡræmə/
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Identification
Distinguished from the structurally similar Hypotrix ferricola by the diffuse series of dark streaks in the subterminal area of the forewings. Forewing ground color cream with black streaking along the ; dark shading intensifies toward the margin, occasionally forming a large black patch. Wingspan 28–32 mm.
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Habitat
Ponderosa pine forests.
Distribution
Southern North America: eastern Arizona and south-western New Mexico southward at least to Mexico City.
Seasonality
on wing from March to late October, probably representing multiple .
Similar Taxa
- Hypotrix ferricolaStructurally very similar; distinguished by subterminal forewing patterning (diffuse dark streaks in H. diplogramma versus different pattern in H. ferricola)