Astiptodonta
Miller & Franclemont, 2021
Astiptodonta is a of in the , containing at least two described . The genus was established by Miller & Franclemont in 2021. Species in this genus occur in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The genus belongs to the Heterocampinae within the superfamily .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Astiptodonta: /əsˌtɪptəˈdɒntə/
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Distribution
Southwestern United States and Mexico.
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Species
Two are currently recognized: Astiptodonta aonides (Strecker, 1899) and Astiptodonta wymola (Barnes, 1905). Both were originally described in other and later transferred to Astiptodonta.
Etymology
The name Astiptodonta combines Greek elements suggesting 'without' (a-), 'mark' or 'spot' (/stipto), and '' (odonta), likely referring to characteristics of the .