Hyppa contrasta
McDunnough, 1946
Summer Hyppa Moth, Russian Mustard Moth
Hyppa contrasta is a noctuid in the Noctuinae, commonly called the summer hyppa moth 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.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hyppa contrasta: /ˈhɪp.pə kənˈtræ.stə/
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Identification
Hodges number 9579. Distinguished from by specific wing pattern and contrast elements referenced in the epithet, though precise diagnostic characters require examination of genitalia or reference to original description.
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Distribution
North America: recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada; Vermont in the United States.
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Taxonomic authority
Described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946.
Nomenclature
Specific epithet 'contrast' likely refers to contrasting wing pattern elements.