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Gelechioidea >> Blastobasidae >> Blastobasinae >> Hypatopa

Hypatopa simplicella

(Dietz, 1910)

Sort #: 721 | P3 #: 421794 | MPG #: 1151.1
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 6/08 to 6/25 (4 records)

Comment: Similar to a small B. glandulella (WS 12-15mm), but the male antenna has no notch at the base and has long cilia (about the width of the shaft) right to the tip

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2014
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 4

  • Adult male attracted to light (Photo: ©Tom Murray)
  • Adult male attracted to light, 14mm WS (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Detail of male antenna (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Detail of male antenna (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult male attracted to light, 12mm WS (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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