Cecrita franclemonti
Miller, 2021
Cecrita franclemonti is a in the Notodontidae, described by Miller in 2021. It belongs to the Heterocampinae, a group of prominent moths. The species is known from a small number of observations, reflecting its recent description and likely limited documentation. Its placement in Cecrita rather than Disphragis has been subject to taxonomic uncertainty.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cecrita franclemonti: /ˈsɛkɹɪtə fɹænkləˈmɒnti/
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Identification
Differs from related Cecrita in genitalic , as established by Miller (2021). The original description provides the primary diagnostic features. External morphology resembles other Heterocampinae, requiring dissection or molecular analysis for reliable identification.
Distribution
Distribution details are not established beyond type locality information in the original description.
Similar Taxa
- Disphragis spp.GBIF places this under Disphragis rather than Cecrita, indicating taxonomic uncertainty between these closely related genera in Heterocampinae.
More Details
Taxonomic Uncertainty
GBIF flags the accepted status as 'DOUBTFUL' and lists the as Disphragis, while Catalogue of Life and iNaturalist recognize Cecrita. This reflects ongoing debate about generic boundaries in Heterocampinae.
Documentation Status
With only 3 iNaturalist observations, this recently described remains poorly documented in public databases.