Ursia furtiva

Blanchard, 1971

Ursia furtiva is a in the Notodontidae, first described by André Blanchard in 1971. It is to Texas in the United States. The species is known from very few records, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. Its larvae feed on specific Prunus species native to the region.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ursia furtiva: /ˈʊɹ.si.ə fʊɹˈtiː.və/

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Distribution

to Texas, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.

Diet

Larvae feed on Prunus havardii and likely also on P. minutiflora.

Host Associations

Prunus havardii - larval plantconfirmed
Prunus minutiflora - probable larval plantinferred based on ecological similarity and geographic overlap; not definitively confirmed

More Details

MONA/Hodges Number

8003

Taxonomic History

Described by André Blanchard in 1971. The specific epithet 'furtiva' (Latin for 'hidden' or 'furtive') may allude to its secretive nature or limited detectability.

Data Scarcity

This is extremely poorly known, with minimal observational records and no published images or detailed accounts readily available.