Carboniclava alpica
(Benjamin, 1932)
Carboniclava alpica is a in the Notodontidae, described by Benjamin in 1932. It is placed in the Heterocampinae, a group of prominent moths. The specific epithet "alpica" suggests an association with alpine or high-elevation . The Carboniclava is a small group within the Notodontidae, and C. alpica represents one of the recognized species in this genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carboniclava alpica: /ˈkaɾ.bo.ni.ˌkla.va ˈal.pi.ka/
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Taxonomic Note
The combination of the specific epithet "alpica" with the name Carboniclava indicates this was originally described under a different genus (likely as Heterocampa alpica or similar) before being transferred to Carboniclava. The original description by Benjamin in 1932 would provide the basis for its morphological .