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Hyophila involuta
Hyophila Moss
As recorded: Hyophila involuta (Hook.) A.Jaeger
Plantae › Bryophyta › Bryopsida › Pottiales › Pottiaceae
- Collected by
- Hoe, W.J.
- Collector number
- 2937
- Date
- July 23, 1973
- Locality
- N Waianae Mountains: Waialua District, Mokuleia FR, Ahupuaa of Kawaihapai, Pahole Gulch SW of Peacock Flat
- Island
- Oʻahu
- Region
- Hawaii, United States
- Elevation
- 366 m
- Record type
- Preserved specimen
Collected the same day
On July 23, 1973, Hoe, W.J. also collected 19 other specimens.
Hyophila involuta observed alive in Hawaiʻi
This specimen was collected in 1973. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 65 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-10-27.

2026-10-27
United States
(c) Robin White, some rights reserved (CC BY)

2026-09-27
Forest Ridge Way, Honolulu, HI, US
(c) Julien Carley-Windeler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-09-26
Kalaiopua Pl, Honolulu, HI, US
(c) Julien Carley-Windeler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-09-12
Tantalus Dr, Honolulu, HI, US
(c) Julien Carley-Windeler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-09-09
Honolulu, HI, US
(c) Julien Carley-Windeler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-09-09
Round Top Dr, Honolulu, HI, US
(c) Julien Carley-Windeler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.
Cite this specimen
Hyophila involuta. BISH 480106. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956674882. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/480106.
Record sources
- GBIF occurrence 5956674882 ↗
- Data license: CC_BY_NC_4_0
- Last harvested October 26, 2026
