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 (). 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 ( 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 The name is retained in nomenclatural databases for historical reference but has no current taxonomic validity as a separate .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 () pattern on the , though the original description has not been digitized and detailed pattern elements are not readily accessible.