Clostera brucei

(Edwards, 1885)

Bruce's Chocolate-tip Moth, Bruce's Prominent Moth

Clostera brucei is a in the Notodontidae, commonly known as Bruce's chocolate-tip moth or Bruce's prominent moth. The was first described by Henry Edwards in 1885 and is native to North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7900. The 'chocolate-tip' refers to a distinctive marking on the forewing.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clostera brucei: //ˈklɒstərə ˈbruːsi.aɪ//

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Distribution

North America. Documented presence in Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

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Taxonomic authority

First described by Henry Edwards in 1885.

MONA/Hodges number

7900

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