Heterocampa umbrata
Walker, 1855
white-blotched heterocampa, white-blotched prominent
Heterocampa umbrata is a in the Notodontidae, described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is commonly known as the white-blotched heterocampa or white-blotched prominent. The has a restricted distribution in the southeastern United States, occurring in Florida and coastal Georgia. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 7990.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heterocampa umbrata: //ˌhɛtərɒˈkæmpə ʌmˈbrɑːtə//
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Distribution
Florida and coastal Georgia, United States. GBIF records also indicate presence in Manitoba, Saskatchewan (Canada), and Vermont (United States), though these may represent vagrant or misidentified records given the primary literature restricts the range to Florida and coastal Georgia.
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Taxonomic Notes
The iNaturalist entry lists this at 'section' rank with the 'White-blotched Prominent and Allies', which appears to be an error or refers to a broader grouping. The accepted taxonomic treatment recognizes Heterocampa umbrata as a species, not a section.
MONA/Hodges Number
7990