Astiptodonta aonides

(Strecker, 1899)

Astiptodonta aonides is a of prominent in the Notodontidae. It was first described by Strecker in 1899 and occurs in North America. The species was transferred from the Litodonta to the newly erected genus Astiptodonta in 2021 based on phylogenetic research. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7971.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Astiptodonta aonides: /æˌstɪptoʊˈdɒnta eɪˈɒnɪdiːz/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic History

This was formerly classified under the Litodonta. In 2021, it was transferred to the new genus Astiptodonta based on research establishing distinct phylogenetic relationships within the Heterocampinae.

MONA/Hodges Number

7971

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