Hystrichophora stygiana

(Dyar, 1903)

A small in the , described by Dyar in 1903. The Hystrichophora contains that are challenging to identify to species level from photographs alone. Larval stages roll leaves for concealment, consistent with family traits.

Hystrichophora stygiana by (c) Doug Macaulay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Doug Macaulay. Used under a CC-BY license.Hystrichophora stygiana by (c) Doug Macaulay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Doug Macaulay. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hystrichophora stygiana: /hɪˌstrɪkoʊˈfoʊrə stɪˈdʒaɪə.nə/

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Identification

Difficult to distinguish from without dissection or examination. The is characterized by specific pattern elements and genitalic structures, but -level identification requires expert analysis.

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Distribution

Recorded from Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. The has been observed in Colorado prairie with cottonwood groves and nearby wetlands.

Life Cycle

Larval stage rolls leaves to conceal itself from and , based on characteristics.

Similar Taxa

  • Hystrichophora spp.Other in the are visually similar and require examination for reliable identification.
  • Clepsis peritanaAnother small in similar ; differs in pattern details.

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