Phobetron Cypris

	Phobetron Cypris ''Phobetron'' is a genus of slug caterpillar moths in the family Limacodidae. There are at least four described species in ''Phobetron'', found in North, Central, and South America. Species These four species belong to the genus ''Phobetron'': * '' Phobetron cypris'' * ''Phobetron dyari'' Barnes & Benjamin, 1926 * ''Phobetron hipparchia ''Phobetron hipparchia'', the monkey slug, is a moth of the family Limacodidae. It is found in Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil and Argentina. The larvae feed on ''Gliricidia sepium ''Gliricidia sepium'', ofte ...'' Cramer, 1777 * '' Phobetron pithecium'' (J. E. Smith) (hag moth) References Further reading * Limacodidae {{limacodidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Slug Caterpillar Moth The Limacodidae or Eucleidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Zygaenoidea or the Cossoidea;Scoble, M.J. (1992). ''The Lepidoptera: Form, Function and Diversity.'' Oxford University Press. the placement is in dispute. They are often called slug moths because their caterpillars bear a distinct resemblance to slugs. They are also called cup moths because of the shape of their Pupa#Cocoon, cocoons. The larvae are often liberally covered in protective stinging hairs, and are mostly tropical, but occur worldwide, with about 1800 described species and probably many more as yet undescribed species. Description Moths They are small, hairy moths, with reduced or absent mouthparts and fringed wings. They often perch with their abdomens sticking out at 90° from their thorax, thoraces and wings. North American moths are mostly cryptic browns, sometimes marked with white or green, but the hag moth mimics bees.Wagner, D.L. (2005). ''Caterpillars of Eastern North America.'' Princeto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Limacodidae The Limacodidae or Eucleidae are a family of moths in the superfamily Zygaenoidea or the Cossoidea;Scoble, M.J. (1992). ''The Lepidoptera: Form, Function and Diversity.'' Oxford University Press. the placement is in dispute. They are often called slug moths because their caterpillars bear a distinct resemblance to slugs. They are also called cup moths because of the shape of their cocoons. The larvae are often liberally covered in protective stinging hairs, and are mostly tropical, but occur worldwide, with about 1800 described species and probably many more as yet undescribed species. Description Moths They are small, hairy moths, with reduced or absent mouthparts and fringed wings. They often perch with their abdomens sticking out at 90° from their thoraces and wings. North American moths are mostly cryptic browns, sometimes marked with white or green, but the hag moth mimics bees.Wagner, D.L. (2005). ''Caterpillars of Eastern North America.'' Princeton University Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Phobetron Cypris ''Phobetron'' is a genus of slug caterpillar moths in the family Limacodidae. There are at least four described species in ''Phobetron'', found in North, Central, and South America. Species These four species belong to the genus ''Phobetron'': * '' Phobetron cypris'' * ''Phobetron dyari'' Barnes & Benjamin, 1926 * ''Phobetron hipparchia ''Phobetron hipparchia'', the monkey slug, is a moth of the family Limacodidae. It is found in Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil and Argentina. The larvae feed on ''Gliricidia sepium ''Gliricidia sepium'', ofte ...'' Cramer, 1777 * '' Phobetron pithecium'' (J. E. Smith) (hag moth) References Further reading * Limacodidae {{limacodidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Phobetron Dyari ''Phobetron dyari'' is a species of slug caterpillar moths in the genus Phobetron and the family Limacodidae. It was identified by American entomologists William Barnes and Benjamin Dann Walsh Benjamin Dann Walsh (September 21, 1808 – November 18, 1869) was an English-born American entomologist who served as the first official state entomologist in Illinois.Mallis (1971) He was a leading influence during a time of significant tra ... in 1926. References Limacodidae Moths described in 1926 Taxa named by William Barnes (entomologist) Taxa named by Benjamin Dann Walsh {{Limacodidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Phobetron Hipparchia ''Phobetron hipparchia'', the monkey slug, is a moth of the family Limacodidae. It is found in Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil and Argentina. The larvae feed on ''Gliricidia sepium ''Gliricidia sepium'', often simply referred to as gliricidia or by its Spanish language, Spanish common name (calque of Nahuatl ; also anglicized as mother of cocoa), is a medium size leguminous tree belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is an ...''. Gallery Limacodidae- Phobetron hipparchia (Monkey Slug) 1.jpg Limacodidae- Phobetron hipparchia (Monkey Slug).jpg Phobetron hipparchia 206591935.jpg Phobetron hipparchia 279848068.jpg Phobetron hipparchia caterpillar - Flickr - Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil.jpg Phobetron hipparchia.JPG PhobetronHipparchia.jpg References External links Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteLife cycle images Moths described in 1777 Limacodidae Moths of South America Moths of Central America Taxa named by Pieter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Phobetron Pithecium ''Phobetron pithecium'', the hag moth, is a moth of the family Limacodidae. Its larva is known as the monkey slug. Life cycle One generation a year occurs in the north, but two or more happen in the southern United States. Larva The larva is distinctive, with no close analogues, although it may be mistaken for the shed skin of a hairy spider or leaf debris. It has nine pairs of curly projections or tubercles of varying lengths from the flattened body, each densely covered in hairs. The third, fifth and seventh projection are often longer than the others. The caterpillar has been reported to cause irritation to humans. Like all limacodids, the legs are shortened and the prolegs are reduced to suction cups. The "arms" or tubercles can fall off without harming the caterpillar, aiding the larva in defense. The larvae are in length. It is solitary and is not a very significant agricultural threat, but it is a common sight in orchards. Pupa This species pupates in a cup-shaped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]