Hyppa contrasta

McDunnough, 1946

Summer Hyppa Moth, Russian Mustard Moth

Hyppa contrasta is a in the Noctuinae, commonly called the summer hyppa or Russian mustard moth. It was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946. The occurs across northern North America, with records from the Canadian prairies and northeastern United States.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hyppa contrasta: /ˈhɪp.pə kənˈtræ.stə/

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Identification

Hodges number 9579. Distinguished from by specific pattern and contrast elements referenced in the epithet, though precise diagnostic characters require examination of or reference to original description.