Tolype dayi
Blackmore, 1921
Tolype dayi is a of in the Lasiocampidae, first described by Blackmore in 1921. It belongs to the Tolype, which contains several North American species of tent caterpillar moths. Members of this genus are known for their distinctive hairy bodies and tent-like communal nesting habits in their larval stage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tolype dayi: /ˈtoʊ.li.pi ˈdeɪ.aɪ/
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Taxonomic placement
Tolype dayi is classified in the Poecilocampinae within Lasiocampidae, a commonly known as lappet moths or tent caterpillar moths.