Hyppa indistincta

Smith, 1894

indistinct hyppa moth

Hyppa indistincta is a of in the , first described by Smith in 1894. It belongs to the Hyppa, which contains several North American . The species is recorded from North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9581. Published records remain limited, with few documented observations relative to other noctuids.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hyppa indistincta: //ˈhɪpə ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktə//

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Distribution

North America. Specific documented locations are not well established in available sources.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Smith in 1894. The specific epithet 'indistincta' likely refers to subtle or poorly defined markings that distinguish this from .

Catalog Numbers

Assigned MONA ( of North America) / Hodges number 9581.

Observation Records

iNaturalist reports 31 observations as of source date, indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported relative to more common noctuids.

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