Adoneta pygmaea
Grote & Robinson, 1868
Pygmy Slug Caterpillar Moth
Adoneta pygmaea is a of slug caterpillar in the Limacodidae, first described by Grote and Robinson in 1868. It is one of the smaller members of the Adoneta, which comprises approximately six species of North American limacodid moths. The species is assigned MONA (Moths of North America) number 4683. Like other limacodids, its larvae are characterized by a reduced, slug-like structure and the presence of venomous setae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Adoneta pygmaea: /əˈdɒnɪtə pɪɡˈmiːə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details are not well documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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