Hypopta palmata

(Hypopta palmata)

Description

Hypopta palmata is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from western Texas, Arizona, Nevada, California and Baja California Norte. The habitat consists of deserts and desert mountains. The length of the forewings is 13-15.5 mm for males and up to 20 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Cossidae
Genus:Hypopta
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