Hypotrix ocularis explained

Hypotrix ocularis is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from south-western New Mexico and south-eastern Arizona southward to Mexico City.

Description

H. ocularis is recognizable by a pale gray or brownish gray forewing with a distinctive orbicular spot: pale and rounded with a black pupil or bullseye (hence the species name ocularis).[1] The length of the forewings is 14–16 mm. The subterminal line, near the distal end of the forewing, is irregular. Males and females are similar in size, color, and maculation.[2]

Ecology and behavior

Adults are on wing in June.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Hypotrix ocularis - Hodges#10620.1 . 2024-03-21 . bugguide.net.
  2. Lafontaine . Donald . Ferris . Clifford . Walsh . J. . 2010-03-18 . A revision of the genus Hypotrix Guenee in North America with descriptions of four new species and a new genus (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, Noctuinae, Eriopygini) . ZooKeys . en . 39 . 225–253 . 10.3897/zookeys.39.438 . free . 2010ZooK...39..225L . 1313-2970.