Hypsopygia planalis
Grote, 1880
Hypsopygia planalis is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Colorado. Like other members of the Hypsopygia, it belongs to a group of commonly referred to as snout moths due to the elongated labial palps that project forward from the . The and larval habits of this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypsopygia planalis: //hɪpˈsɒpɪdʒə pləˈneɪlɪs//
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Distribution
North America, including Colorado.
Similar Taxa
- Hypsopygia binodulalisFormerly placed in the Dolichomia, this congeneric is also a North American snout with similar size and general appearance. Hypsopygia planalis may be distinguished by differences in wing pattern and markings, though detailed comparative descriptions are lacking in available sources.