Neurosymploca kushaica is a species in the family Zygaenidae.[2] It is closely related to Neurosymploca dukeorum, but not conspecific.[1]
Neurosymploca kushaica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Zygaenidae |
Genus: | Neurosymploca |
Species: | N. kushaica
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Binomial name | |
Neurosymploca kushaica (Axel Hofmann, 2017)[1]
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Subspecies
editThere is one known subspecies:[1]
- Neurosymploca kushaica sani Axel Hofmann, 2017
Distribution
editNeurosymploca kushaica can be found on the Cape Peninsula and the neighboring hillsides. The subspecies sani is located in Cedarberg, including the Pakhuis Pass.[1]
Ecology
editCaterpillars can mostly be found on Maytenus oleoides and rarely on Cassine schinoides.[1]
Etymology
editThe species is named after the discoverer's son Kusha Charles in memory of their first field trip together. The sani subspecies is named after the san people, of whom there are historical rock art paintings in its habitat.[1]
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