Dasychira manto

(Strecker, 1900)

Manto tussock moth

Dasychira manto, commonly known as the Manto tussock , is a of tussock moth in the Erebidae. First described by Herman Strecker in 1900, this moth is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8307. Two are recognized: the nominate D. m. manto and D. m. interposita described by Dyar in 1911.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dasychira manto: //ˈdeɪ.sɪˌkaɪ.rə ˈmæn.toʊ//

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Distribution

North America

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Dasychira manto manto (the nominate subspecies) and Dasychira manto interposita Dyar, 1911

Taxonomic identifiers

MONA or Hodges number: 8307; Basionym: Parorgyia manto

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