Macrurocampa dorothea

Dyar, 1896

Macrurocampa dorothea is a of prominent in the Notodontidae. First described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1896, this North American species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7976. The Macrurocampa belongs to the Heterocampinae within the diverse notodontid moths, a group characterized by their distinctive tufts and projections.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macrurocampa dorothea: //məˌkruːrəˈkæmpə ˌdɔːrəˈθiːə//

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic authority

The was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1896. Dyar was a prominent American entomologist known for his extensive work on Lepidoptera.

Cataloging number

The is cataloged under MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 7976, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.

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