Epipaschia
Clemens, 1860
Epipaschia is a of in the , . The genus was established by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. It contains at least three described : Epipaschia mesoleucalis, Epipaschia ochrotalis, and the species Epipaschia superatalis. The of Epipaschia superatalis, known as the Macalla , serve as for the Monobia quadridens.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epipaschia: /ˌɛpɪˈpaskiə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the eastern United States, including Vermont. The Epipaschia superatalis has been documented in the eastern U.S. west to Kansas, New Mexico, and Wisconsin, with additional records in northern Mexico.
Host Associations
- Monobia quadridens - of Epipaschia superatalis are hunted by this for provisioning nests
Ecological Role
The serves as a food source for predatory . of Epipaschia superatalis are among the items collected by the Monobia quadridens, which hunts caterpillars to provision its nest .
Similar Taxa
- Pococera asperatella (Maple Webworm Moth)Also in with hunted by Monobia quadridens; both are targeted by the same
- Sciota uvinella (Sweetgum Leafroller)Another with serving as for Monobia quadridens; similar ecological role as a leaf-roller
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Etymology and Classification
The name Epipaschia reflects its placement in the , a group of . The E. superatalis was described in the same 1860 publication that established the genus.
Research Context
Epipaschia superatalis has been specifically identified in ecological studies of the Monobia quadridens, providing detailed documentation of - relationships involving this otherwise poorly studied .