Cecrita belfragei
(Grote, 1879)
Cecrita belfragei is a of prominent in the Notodontidae. First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1879, it occurs in North America. The species was transferred from the Heterocampa to Cecrita in 2021 based on phylogenetic research. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7988.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cecrita belfragei: /ˈsɛkɹɪtə bɛlˈfɹɑːdʒiː/
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Identification
Formerly placed in Heterocampa; distinguished from related by genitalic and molecular characters that supported its transfer to Cecrita in 2021. Specific external diagnostic features are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental occurrence are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
This was moved from Heterocampa to Cecrita in 2021 based on research published that year. The MONA ( Photographers Group North American) or Hodges number is 7988.