Toxonprucha pardalis
Smith, 1908
Spotted Toxonprucha
Toxonprucha pardalis, commonly known as the spotted toxonprucha, is a of in the Erebidae. The species was originally described as Yrias pardalis by Smith in 1908 and later transferred to the Toxonprucha. It is distributed across North America and belongs to the Erebinae, a diverse group of . The genus name Toxonprucha derives from Greek roots, while the specific epithet pardalis refers to the spotted or leopard-like pattern typical of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Toxonprucha pardalis: //tɒksɒnˈprʊkə ˈpɑːdəlɪs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Smith in 1908 under the Yrias as Yrias pardalis, this was subsequently transferred to Toxonprucha. The basionym Yrias pardalis is retained as a synonym.
Etymology
The specific epithet pardalis is derived from the Greek word for leopard, referring to the spotted pattern characteristic of this .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Biodiversity Research in Central America: a new special issue from Neotropical Biology & Conservation
- biodiversity | Blog - Part 9
- Neotropical Biology and Conservation | Blog - Part 2