Hypsopygia phoezalis
A small snout moth in the Pyralidae, known from a restricted coastal range in southern California. are active from spring through early autumn and have forewings measuring 7.5–12 mm. The is documented from the Los Angeles area and Catalina Island.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypsopygia phoezalis: //hɪpˈsɒpɪdʒiə foʊˈzælɪs//
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Identification
The combination of small size (forewings 7.5–12 mm), geographic restriction to coastal southern California (Los Angeles area and Catalina Island), and snout moth distinguishes this . Specific diagnostic features separating it from are not documented in available sources.
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Appearance
Small with forewing length of 7.5–12 mm. As a member of the snout moth Pyralidae, possess elongated labial palps that project forward from the , giving a snout-like appearance. Detailed coloration and pattern descriptions are not available in the source material.
Habitat
Coastal environments in southern California, specifically documented from the Los Angeles metropolitan area and Catalina Island. Detailed preferences such as vegetation type or elevation are not specified.
Distribution
Restricted to coastal southern California, USA. Known from the vicinity of Los Angeles and Catalina Island.
Seasonality
are on wing from April to early October.
Similar Taxa
- Hypsopygia binodulalisFormerly placed in the Dolichomia; another small Pyralidae with limited biological information, but distinguished by different geographic distribution and wing patterning not specified for H. phoezalis
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Taxonomic Note
The Hypsopygia has undergone taxonomic revisions; some were formerly placed in related genera such as Dolichomia.