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Hypagyrtis brendae

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Hypagyrtis brendae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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

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  1. ^ Lotts, Kelly & Naberhaus, Thomas (2017). "Hypagyrtis brendae R.L. Heitzman, 1975". Butterflies and Moths of North America. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  2. ^ "911078.00 – 6657 – Hypagyrtis brendae – Brenda's Hypagyrtis Moth – Heitzman, 1975". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 3, 2019.