Craspedolepta maculidracunculi

Journet & Vickery, 1979

A in the Aphalaridae, described from Canada in 1979. Known from very few observations.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Craspedolepta maculidracunculi: /kraspɛdoʊˈlɛptə mærkuːliˈdrækʌŋkjuːlaɪ/

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Distribution

Canada (Ontario). GBIF records indicate occurrence in the CALOO region code.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Journet & Vickery in 1979. The specific epithet 'maculidracunculi' combines Latin 'macula' (spot) with 'dracunculi', likely referencing spotted markings and a plant association with Dracunculus or a similar plant .

Data limitations

Only 4 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of data retrieval. No published ecological or biological studies found in major databases.

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