Heterocampa astartoides
Benjamin, 1932
Heterocampa astartoides is a of prominent in the Notodontidae. First described by Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1932, this North American species is known to be a for the thread-waisted wasp Ammophila procera. It is recorded under MONA/Hodges number 7978.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heterocampa astartoides: /ˌhɛt.ə.roʊˈkæm.pə æˌstɑːrˈtɔɪ.diːz/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Ammophila procera - Caterpillars are paralyzed and provisioned as food for larvae
Similar Taxa
- Heterocampa manteoBoth are oak-feeding prominents in the same with similar associations; H. manteo is explicitly mentioned as a co-occurring host for Ammophila procera
- Heterocampa astarteSimilar name in the same , explicitly mentioned as a co-occurring for Ammophila procera; H. astartoides may have been named in reference to this species
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'astartoides' suggests a resemblance to Heterocampa astarte, a related in the same . Both are known for the Ammophila procera.
Host record source
The relationship with Ammophila procera is documented in Eric's ' Wednesday: Ammophila procera' blog post from November 3, 2010, which lists H. Astarte (no ) among known hosts.