Hypsopygia nostralis
(Guenée, 1854)
southern hayworm moth, southern hayworm
Hypsopygia nostralis, the southern hayworm , is a described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is notable for its exceptionally wide distribution spanning multiple continents and oceanic islands. The species belongs to the , a large group of small to -sized moths often characterized by their elongated labial that form a snout-like projection.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypsopygia nostralis: /hɪpˈsɒpɪdʒiə nɒˈstrɑːlɪs/
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Distribution
Found in most of South America, Saint Helena, Réunion, Mauritius, Madagascar, Puerto Rico, and the southern United States from Texas to Florida. GBIF records additionally confirm presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Equateur and Katanga provinces) and the Maldives (Laamu and Meemu Atolls).
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Taxonomic placement
The Hypsopygia has undergone taxonomic revision. Some formerly placed in the genus Dolichomia have been reassigned to Hypsopygia, though H. nostralis has consistently remained in Hypsopygia. The is sometimes referred to as due to the prominent labial characteristic of many species.