Apotolype

Franclemont, 1973

Species Guides

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A of tent caterpillar moths in the Lasiocampidae, erected by John G. Franclemont in 1973. The genus contains two described restricted to southwestern North America. are and larvae are presumed to feed on plants typical of the Poecilocampinae.

Apotolype blanchardi by (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC-BY license.Apotolype brevicrista by (c) Matt Muir, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Matt Muir. Used under a CC-BY license.Apotolype blanchardi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Apotolype: //ˌæpəˈtɒlɪpi//

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Identification

Distinguished from related Lasiocampidae by genitalia and wing pattern characteristics as defined by Franclemont (1973). Specific diagnostic features for field identification are not well documented in available literature.

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Habitat

Arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. Specific microhabitat preferences are not documented.

Distribution

Southwestern North America: Texas, Arizona, and Mexico.

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