Hypotrix ferricola


Hypotrix ferricola is a moth of the family Noctuidae first described by Smith in 1905. It is found in southern North America from south-eastern Arizona, south-western New Mexico and northern Mexico.

Description

Hypotrix ferricola features an unmistakeable orange and black streaked forewing pattern.
H. ferricola is closely related to the mexican Hypotrix ''aselenographa ; the two can be distinguished using the subterminal line, which on H. ferricola runs parallel to the wing margin before curving out near the forewing apex. H. ferricola also features visible orbicular and reniform spots; on H. aselenographa'' these spots are completely obscured.

Ecology and behavior

Most records are from ponderosa pine forests. Adults are on wing from early April to early August possibly representing several generations.