Macrurocampa gigantea
(Barnes & Benjamin, 1924)
Macrurocampa gigantea is a of prominent in the Notodontidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924. The species was formerly classified under the Litodonta but was transferred to Macrurocampa based on research published in 2021. It is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 7972.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrurocampa gigantea: /mæˌkruːrəˈkæmpə dʒaɪˈɡæntiə/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic History
This was originally described in the Litodonta and remained there until 2021, when phylogenetic research supported its transfer to Macrurocampa. The specific epithet 'gigantea' suggests relatively large size compared to related species, though quantitative size data is not provided in available sources.
Collection Information
The is cataloged in North American collections under MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 7972, facilitating specimen identification and database searches.