Palaeagapetus
Ulmer, 1912
Palaeagapetus is a of in the , Ptilocolepinae. The genus contains at least two North : the western P. nearcticus and the eastern P. celsus. including , , and have been described, with larvae constructing portable cases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Palaeagapetus: //ˌpæl.iː.əˈɡæp.ɪ.təs//
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Identification
Members of Palaeagapetus can be distinguished from other by features associated with the Ptilocolepinae. The two North , P. nearcticus and P. celsus, are separated by geography: P. nearcticus occurs in western North America and P. celsus in eastern North America. Detailed morphological distinctions between the species require examination of .
Distribution
North America. The includes a western , Palaeagapetus nearcticus, and an eastern species, P. celsus. Specific distribution records include Vermont, USA.
Life Cycle
has been documented for P. nearcticus. include , , , and . Larvae construct portable cases.
More Details
Taxonomic revision
The North of Palaeagapetus were revised in 2014, with first descriptions provided for the female, , , and larval case of P. nearcticus.