Hulda impudens
(Walsingham, 1884)
Impudent Hulda Moth
Hulda impudens is a small tortricid and the sole in its . It occurs in North America from North Carolina to Saskatchewan. The wingspan measures 13–14 mm. The species was originally described as Penthina impudens by Walsingham in 1884.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hulda impudens: /ˈhʊldə ɪmˈpjuːdɛnz/
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Identification
Distinguished from other small tortricid moths by its placement in the Hulda; specific diagnostic characters for this are not well documented in available sources. The small wingspan (13–14 mm) and North American distribution may help narrow identification within the Olethreutinae.
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Distribution
North America, with records from North Carolina and Saskatchewan.