Clostera strigosa
(Grote, 1882)
striped chocolate-tip, drab tent-maker moth
Clostera strigosa is a in the Notodontidae (the prominents), described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. It is known by two : the striped chocolate-tip and the drab tent-maker moth. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The specific epithet 'strigosa' refers to the streaked or striped appearance typical of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clostera strigosa: /ˈklɒ.stə.rə strɪˈɡoʊ.sə/
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Distribution
North America. Recorded from Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan; and United States: Vermont. GBIF distribution records indicate presence across these regions.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'strigosa' derives from Latin 'strigosus', meaning streaked or having narrow stripes. The 'striped chocolate-tip' likely refers to wing pattern characteristics, while 'drab tent-maker ' may allude to larval in constructing shelters, though this has not been verified for this specifically.
Taxonomic History
First described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The is classified in Pygaerinae within Notodontidae. The MONA ( Photographers Group) or Hodges number for this species is 7898, a standard reference number used in North American moth classification.