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Notodontidae 930126.1 – 7950.1   Elasmia mandela (Druce, 1887)

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Distribution: USA: Hidalgo and Cameron Co., TX - Miller et al. (2021) Similar Species: Elasmia cave Metzler, 2011 Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: mandela (Druce, 1887) (Edema) - MONA 1983: [NEW in Pohl & Nanz (eds.) (2023)] mandela (Druce, 1887) (Edema); Holotype: Presidio, Mexico. santaana Metzler & Knudson, 2011 (Elasmia) Taxonomic Notes: Elasmia mandela (Druce, 1887) is now recognized within the North American fauna. The nominate race occurs south of the U.S. while E. m. santaana Metzler & Knudson 2011, n. subsp., Zookeys, 149: 60-64, is found in the southern tip of Texas.

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) Metzler, E. & E.C. Knudson, 2011. A new species of Elasmia Möschler from New Mexico and Texas, and a new subspecies of Elasmia mandela (Druce) from Texas and Oklahoma (Lepidoptera, Notodontidae, Nystaleinae). ZooKeys, 149: 51-67. 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: 203; pl. A-20, figs. 18, 19; pl. 63, fig. 6 (♂ gen.); pl. 76, fig. 6 (♂ sternum 8); pl. 90, fig. 7 (♀ gen.); pl. L-21, fig. 5 (larva). - order Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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holotype (santaana) - LG – © Metzler & Knudson - paratype (santaana) - LG – © Metzler & Knudson

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