Agapema anona platensis
Peigler & Kendall, 1993
Agapema anona platensis is a of giant silk described by Peigler and Kendall in 1993. It belongs to the Saturniidae, which includes some of the largest moth . The taxonomic placement of this subspecies has been revised, with current sources placing it in the Saturnia rather than the historically used Agapema. Like other Saturniidae, lack functional mouthparts and do not feed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agapema anona platensis: //ˌæɡəˈpiːmə əˈnoʊnə plæˈtɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
The epithet "platensis" suggests association with the Platte River region or plains of central North America, specifically the area encompassing Nebraska and surrounding states.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described in the Agapema, this has been reassigned to Saturnia based on current taxonomic revisions. The genus Agapema is now generally considered a synonym of Saturnia or treated as a distinct genus containing only A. galbina, with other former Agapema transferred to Saturnia.