Tolype laricis
(Fitch, 1856)
Larch Tolype Moth, Larch Tolype, Larch Lappet Moth
Tolype laricis is a in the Lasiocampidae, commonly known as the larch tolype or larch . The is native to eastern North America and has been recorded in parts of Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the northeastern United States. It was first described by Fitch in 1856 under the basionym Planosa laricis. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7673.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tolype laricis: /ˈtɒlɪpi ˈlærɪsɪs/
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Documented in Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan. Recorded in United States: Vermont. Distribution records suggest range extends through and northern temperate regions of North America.
Host Associations
- Larix - Specific epithet 'laricis' and 'larch tolype' indicate association with larch trees (Larix spp.), though explicit documentation of this relationship is not provided in sources.
Similar Taxa
- Tolype velledaCongeneric in same Tolype; both are lappet moths with similar and ecological habits. T. velleda is more widely distributed and commonly encountered, making it a frequent point of confusion.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Planosa laricis by Fitch in 1856; later transferred to Tolype. Basionym preserved in taxonomic databases.
Cataloging reference
Assigned MONA ( of North America) / Hodges number 7673 for North American lepidopteran identification systems.