Didugua
Druce, 1891
Species Guides
1- Didugua argentilinea(Silvered Prominent)
Didugua is a in the Notodontidae, containing a single , Didugua argentilinea (silvered prominent). The genus was established by Herbert Druce in 1891. It belongs to the Nystaleinae and is to North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Didugua: //dɪˈduːɡwə//
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Identification
The sole , Didugua argentilinea, is recognized by the silver-white line running across the forewings, which gives it the 'silvered prominent'. As a , identification to genus level is equivalent to species-level identification in this case.
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the United States and Canada.
Human Relevance
The Didugua argentilinea is assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 7961, used in regional lepidopteran cataloging and identification systems.
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Taxonomic history
Both the Didugua and its only Didugua argentilinea were described simultaneously by Herbert Druce in 1891. The genus has remained since its description.
Observation data
As of source date, the has 951 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of its occurrence in North America.