Identification key to the Notodontidae occurring in the Dakotas

4A.  (4)   Head and ptagia whitish-yellowish, thoracic disc and tegulae black.   (Go to 4A1).

4A.'  Head and thorax not strongly contrasting.  (Go to 4A2)

Note: Furcula species are very prone to becoming 'grease covered' and appear
artificially dark, obscuring the contrast between the head/ ptagiae and thoracic disc.

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Last updated: 04/14/09

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