Packardia
Grote & Robinson, 1866
Tailed Slug Moths
Species Guides
3- Packardia albipunctata(White-spotted Packardia)
- Packardia elegans(Elegant Tailed Slug Moth)
- Packardia geminata(Jeweled Tailed Slug Moth)
Packardia is a of limacodid commonly known as tailed slug moths. The genus was established by Grote and Robinson in 1866 and contains at least four described distributed in North America. The refers to the distinctive tail-like projections present on the hindwings of .
Pronunciation
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Identification
can be distinguished from other Limacodidae by the presence of elongated, tail-like extensions on the hindwings. The genus name honors the American entomologist Alpheus Spring Packard, who described several now placed in this genus. Species-level identification requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis.
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Distribution
North America, with records from the United States including Vermont.
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Taxonomic History
The was revised by Harrison G. Dyar in 1891, who separated Packardia from related genera Euclea and Parasa. Several were originally described under other genera before being transferred to Packardia.
Etymology
Named after Alpheus Spring Packard (1839-1905), prominent American entomologist and paleontologist who authored the 1864 synopsis that included original descriptions of now placed in this .