Hesperopsis gracielae

(MacNeill, 1970)

MacNeill's Sootywing, McNeill's Saltbush Sooty-wing

Hesperopsis gracielae is a spread-wing in the Hesperiidae. The is associated with saltbush in arid regions of western North America. It has been documented along the lower Colorado River floodplain, where its success is linked to soil moisture conditions of its plants. The species is known to use Atriplex lentiformis as a larval host plant.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hesperopsis gracielae: /hɛsˈpɛr.ə.pˌsɪs ɡrəˈsi.ə.laɪ/

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Habitat

Lower Colorado River floodplain; arid riparian and saltbush scrub . success has been observed to correlate with soil moisture levels of plants in conservation areas along the lower Colorado River.

Distribution

Central America and North America; specifically documented along the lower Colorado River floodplain in the southwestern United States.

Host Associations

  • Atriplex lentiformis - plantLarval plant; host selection documented

Life Cycle

success associated with foodplant soil moisture conditions at lower Colorado River conservation areas.

Behavior

have been observed and documented along transects in field studies.

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Nomenclature

Originally described as Pholisora gracielae MacNeill, 1970; currently classified in Hesperopsis. MONA/Hodges number: 3981.

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