Monoleuca erectifascia
Dyar, 1925
Monoleuca erectifascia is a described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1925. It is currently treated as a synonym of Monoleuca sulphurea, a species in the Limacodidae (slug caterpillar moths). The original description was based on specimens from Mexico. As a synonym, this name has no independent taxonomic standing and does not represent a separately recognized biological entity.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monoleuca erectifascia: //mɒnəʊˈljuːkə ɪˌrɛktɪˈfæʃə//
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Distribution
Mexico (type locality of original description).
Similar Taxa
- Monoleuca sulphureaAccepted name that includes M. erectifascia as a synonym; specimens originally described as M. erectifascia are now classified under this .
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Taxonomic status
Monoleuca erectifascia was synonymized with Monoleuca sulphurea. The name is retained in nomenclatural databases for historical reference but has no current taxonomic validity as a separate .
Original description
Described by Dyar in 1925 based on material from Mexico. The specific epithet 'erectifascia' refers to an upright or raised fasciae (band) pattern on the wings, though the original description has not been digitized and detailed pattern elements are not readily accessible.