Macrurocampa zayasi
(Torre & Alayo, 1959)
Macrurocampa zayasi is a of prominent in the Notodontidae, described from Cuba by Torre & Alayo in 1959. The species belongs to the Macrurocampa, which is characterized by larvae with modified anal . Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only 19 records on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrurocampa zayasi: /mæˌkrʊroʊˈkæmpə ˈzaɪəsi/
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Identification
Members of Macrurocampa are distinguished from related notodontid by larvae possessing a greatly enlarged, forked anal that resembles a tail or caudal appendage. lack this feature and are identified by genitalia dissection and comparison with described material. Specific diagnostic features for M. zayasi adults require examination of from Cuba.
Distribution
Cuba. The was described from Cuban material and iNaturalist records are restricted to this island.
Similar Taxa
- Macrurocampa marthesiaOccurs in eastern North America; are superficially similar but differ in genitalia and geographic range
- Macrurocampa dorotheaNorth American with overlapping ; distinguished by larval plants and genitalia structure
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Lophodonta by Torre & Alayo (1959), subsequently transferred to Macrurocampa based on larval