Dyar-1921
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Heterocampa rufinans
Heterocampa rufinans is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Dyar in 1921. It belongs to a genus whose caterpillars serve as hosts for certain parasitoid wasps. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its biology and appearance remain sparse in available sources.
Lithacodes gracea
Graceful Slug Moth
Lithacodes gracea, known as the graceful slug moth, is a species of slug caterpillar moth described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1921. It belongs to the family Limacodidae, a group characterized by caterpillars with reduced prolegs that move with a slug-like gliding motion rather than crawling. The species is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 4664. Like other limacodids, it is presumed to have stinging or irritating setae in the larval stage, though specific documentation for this species is limited.
Nystalea eutalanta
Dyar's tropical prominent moth
Nystalea eutalanta is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. It occurs in North America and belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae. The species is represented by approximately 40 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered infrequently relative to more common moth species.
Pleromella opter
Pleromella opter is a moth species and the sole member of the monotypic genus Pleromella within the family Noctuidae. It is endemic to western North America, occurring in southern Oregon, California, and Baja California. The species was first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. It is one of approximately 124 observed records documented in natural history databases.
Psammathodoxa cochlidioides
Psammathodoxa cochlidioides is a small moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Calpinae. The species was described from specimens collected in southern Texas and Mexico. It is characterized by distinctive wing patterning with numerous wavy transverse lines.