Hypotrix ferricola
(Smith, 1905)
Hypotrix ferricola is a described by Smith in 1905. It is distinguished by a striking orange and black streaked pattern with visible and spots. The species occurs in southern North America and is closely associated with ponderosa pine forests. are active from early April to early August, with multiple possible.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypotrix ferricola: /haɪˈpɒtrɪks ˌfɛrɪˈkoʊlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from the closely related Hypotrix aselenographa by three characters: (1) the subterminal curves outward near the rather than remaining nearly straight; (2) the and spots are clearly visible rather than completely obscured; and (3) geographic separation, with H. aselenographa occurring in Mexico.
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Habitat
Ponderosa pine forests. Most records are from this specific forest .
Distribution
Southern North America: south-eastern Arizona, south-western New Mexico, and northern Mexico.
Seasonality
on from early April to early August. Multiple may occur during this period.
Similar Taxa
- Hypotrix aselenographaClosely related Mexican distinguished by nearly straight subterminal (not curved near ) and completely obscured and spots.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Leucania ferricola by Smith in 1905. The has been transferred to the Hypotrix and also placed in Eriopyga by some authorities.
Nomenclatural Note
NCBI lists the authority as (Smith, 1903) rather than (Smith, 1905), and gives the basionym as Leucania ferricola. This date discrepancy may warrant verification.