Notodontidae
930068.4 –
7973 Macrurocampa alpina
(Benjamin, 1932)
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Distribution: |
Southern NM and western TX - Miller et al. (2021) |
Similar Species: |
- Macrurocampa gigantea (Barnes & Benjamin, 1924) is larger and unknown east of western New Mexico.
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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Synonymy: |
alpina (Benjamin, 1932) (Litodonta) - MONA 1983: 7973 TL: Alpine, TX. |
Taxonomic Notes: |
Macrurocampa alpina (Benjamin, 1932), n. comb. in Miller et al. (2021), was formerly in the genus Litodonta. |
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References |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.
- Miller, J.S., D.L. Wagner, P.A. Opler & J.D. Lafontaine, 2021. Noctuoidea, Notodontidae (Part 2, Conclusion): Heterocampinae, Nystaleinae, Dioptinae, Dicranurinae. The Moths of America north of Mexico, Fascicle 22.1B: 62; pl. A-13, figs. 6-9; pl. 51, fig. 6 (♂ gen.); pl. 69, fig. 6 (♂ sternum 8); pl. 81, fig. 2 (♀ gen.); pl. L-12, fig. 1 (larva). - order
- Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 42.7m; p. 250. Book Review and ordering
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
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