Notodontidae
930126.1 –
7950.1 Elasmia mandela
(Druce, 1887)
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| Distribution: |
USA: Hidalgo and Cameron Co., TX - Miller et al. (2021)
Holotype (mandela): Presidio, Mexico.
Holotype (santaana): Santa Ana Refuge, Hidalgo Co., TX. |
| Similar Species: |
- Elasmia cave Metzler, 2011
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
• Edema mandela Druce, 1887
• Elasmia mandela santaana Metzler & Knudson, 2011 |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Elasmia mandela (Druce, 1887) is now recognized within the North American fauna. The nominate race occurs south of the U.S. while E. m. santaana Metzler & Knudson 2011, n. subsp., Zookeys, 149: 60-64, is found in the southern tip of Texas. |
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| References |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
- Metzler, E. & E.C. Knudson, 2011. A new species of Elasmia Möschler from New Mexico and Texas, and a new subspecies of Elasmia mandela (Druce) from Texas and Oklahoma (Lepidoptera, Notodontidae, Nystaleinae). Zookeys, 149: 51-67.
- Miller, J.S., D.L. Wagner, P.A. Opler & J.D. Lafontaine, 2021. Noctuoidea, Notodontidae (Part 2, Conclusion): Heterocampinae, Nystaleinae, Dioptinae, Dicranurinae. The Moths of America north of Mexico, Fascicle 22.1B: 203; pl. A-20, figs. 18, 19; pl. 63, fig. 6 (♂ gen.); pl. 76, fig. 6 (♂ sternum 8); pl. 90, fig. 7 (♀ gen.); pl. L-21, fig. 5 (larva). - order
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
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Hidalgo Co. TX - © Lucie Bruce
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 holotype ( santaana) - LG – © Metzler & Knudson
 - paratype ( santaana) - LG – © Metzler & Knudson
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