Lappet-moth
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Artace
Artace is a genus of lappet moths (Lasiocampidae) established by Francis Walker in 1855. The genus contains approximately 28 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, with a concentration of species described from South America. A 2009 photograph of an undetermined Artace species from Venezuela, dubbed the "Venezuelan poodle moth," gained widespread internet attention and remains taxonomically unresolved pending revision of the genus. The taxonomy of Artace and related genera is currently considered uncertain, particularly for South American species.
Caloecia juvenalis
Caloecia juvenalis is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1911. The genus Caloecia is a small group within the Lasiocampidae, commonly known as lappet moths or tent caterpillar moths. Species in this family are characterized by their stout, furry bodies and larvae that often possess fleshy lappets (projections) along the body sides.
Gloveria
Gloveria is a genus of lappet moths in the family Lasiocampidae, established by Packard in 1872. All species are endemic to southern North America, ranging from the southwestern United States through Mexico. The genus is notable for caterpillars that exhibit communal foraging behavior using trail-marking pheromones. Ten species are currently recognized, with distributions centered in arid and semi-arid regions of California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Mexico.
Gloveria arizonensis
Arizona Lappet
Gloveria arizonensis is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae. The species was described by Packard in 1871. It is native to the southwestern United States, with documented occurrences in California, Texas, Colorado, and Utah. The genus Gloveria belongs to the subfamily Lasiocampinae within the tent caterpillar and lappet moth family.
Gloveria gargamelle
Sooty Lappet
Gloveria gargamelle is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae. It is commonly known as the Sooty Lappet. The species was described by Strecker in 1884. As a member of Lasiocampidae, it belongs to a family of moths whose larvae are characterized by fleshy lappets along the sides of the body.
Gloveria medusa
Medusa Moth
Gloveria medusa is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, described by Strecker in 1898. The species epithet references Medusa from Greek mythology, reflecting a naming pattern in the genus Gloveria. As a member of the Lasiocampidae family, it is a medium to large-sized moth with larvae that possess characteristic lappets (fleshy projections) along their bodies. The genus Gloveria is named in honor of entomologist Townend Glover.
Gloveria sphingiformis
Gloveria sphingiformis is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1910. The specific epithet 'sphingiformis' refers to its resemblance to hawk moths (Sphingidae) in appearance. The genus Gloveria is a small North American group within the lappet moth family.
Heteropacha
Riley's lappet moth
Heteropacha is a monotypic moth genus in the family Lasiocampidae, containing only the species Heteropacha rileyana (Riley's lappet moth). The genus was established by Leon F. Harvey in 1874. The single species is restricted to the southeastern United States.
Heteropacha rileyana
Riley's Lappet Moth
Heteropacha rileyana is a lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, the sole species in its genus. It was historically misidentified as a clearwing moth (Sesiidae) due to superficial resemblance. The species exhibits wasp-mimicking coloration with distinctive abdominal banding. Larvae feed on horse nettle (Solanum carolinense), a plant associated with sandy soils.
Phyllodesma
Phyllodesma is a Holarctic genus of lappet moths in the family Lasiocampidae, first described by Jacob Hübner in 1820. The genus comprises approximately 17 recognized species distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia. Species in this genus are generally associated with broadleaf host plants, though specific associations vary by species. The genus is characterized by adult moths with cryptic, leaf-like wing patterns that provide camouflage against vegetation.
Phyllodesma americana arizonensis
Phyllodesma americana arizonensis is a subspecies of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae. As a subspecies of Phyllodesma americana, it represents a southwestern population differentiated from the nominate form, though specific distinguishing characteristics are not well documented in available sources. The species belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae feed on various woody plants.
Phyllodesma occidentis
Phyllodesma occidentis is a lappet moth species in the family Lasiocampidae, first described by Walker in 1855. The species belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae typically feed on woody plants. As a member of the Lasiocampidae, it shares characteristics with other tent caterpillars and lappet moths, including hairy bodies and larvae that often feed gregariously. The specific biology and ecology of this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Quadrina diazoma
Quadrina diazoma is the sole species in the monotypic genus Quadrina, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. This lappet moth (family Lasiocampidae) is restricted to the southwestern United States. As a monotypic genus, it represents a distinct lineage within the Lasiocampidae with no close relatives sharing its generic classification.
Tolype austella
Tolype austella is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, described by Franclemont in 1973. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive tussock-like larvae and adults with reduced mouthparts. The species is part of the subfamily Poecilocampinae, a group of moths with relatively broad wings and stout bodies.
Tolype laricis
Larch Tolype Moth, Larch Tolype, Larch Lappet Moth
Tolype laricis is a moth in the family Lasiocampidae, commonly known as the larch tolype or larch lappet moth. The species is native to eastern North America and has been recorded in parts of Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the northeastern United States. It was first described by Fitch in 1856 under the basionym Planosa laricis. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7673.
Tolype notialis
Small Tolype Moth
Tolype notialis is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, described by Franclemont in 1973. It is commonly known as the Small Tolype Moth. The species belongs to a genus of moths characterized by distinctive tufted or lappet-like projections on their bodies. As a member of the Lasiocampidae, it shares the family's general biology as a medium-sized moth with larvae that feed on woody plants.
Tolype velleda
Large Tolype Moth, Velleda Lappet Moth
A medium-sized lappet moth with broad, rounded wings. Adults display dark gray forewings with distinct wavy transverse bands and white lines visible when wings are spread. Females are noticeably larger than males. The species has a broad distribution across eastern North America with disjunct populations in western mountain ranges and the Mediterranean region. Single-brooded, with adults active from early summer through late autumn.