Tolype mayelisae
Franclemont, 1973
Tolype mayelisae is a of in the Lasiocampidae, described by John G. Franclemont in 1973. It belongs to a of characterized by broad wings and distinctive hair tufts. The species name honors Mayelis, likely a personal dedication by the author. Like other members of Tolype, it is presumed to share the family's typical moth with reduced mouthparts in .
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How to pronounce Tolype mayelisae: /ˈtoʊlɪˌpiː maɪˈɛlɪˌsaɪ/
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Similar Taxa
- Tolype velledaClosely related congeneric with which it may be confused; both share the broad-winged, hairy body plan typical of the
- Tolype laricisAnother Nearctic Tolype ; separation requires examination of genitalia or wing pattern details described in Franclemont's original description