Biology:Hypagyrtis brendae

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Short description: Species of moth

Hypagyrtis brendae
Hypagyrtis brendae - Brenda's Hypagyrtis Moth (15182306442).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Hypagyrtis
Species:
H. brendae
Binomial name
Hypagyrtis brendae
Heitzman, 1975

Hypagyrtis brendae, or Brenda's hypagyrtis moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by R. L. Heitzman in 1975.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida, Indiana , Kentucky, Missouri and North Carolina.

The wingspan is about 26 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13309343 entry