Idaea furciferata
Notch-winged wave moth | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Clade: | Euarthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Genus: | Idaea |
Species: | I. furciferata |
Binomial name | |
Idaea furciferata | |
Synonyms | |
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Idaea furciferata, the notch-winged wave moth, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maryland to northern Florida, west to Missouri and Texas.[2]
The wingspan is about 17 mm for males and 15 mm for females. Adults are mostly on wing from April to August.[3] The hindwings have a deep notch in males, which is absent in females. The forewings are tan in both sexes, with dull reddish brown lines and shading.
References
- ↑ "Home of Ichneumonoidea". Taxapad. Dicky Sick Ki Yu. 1997–2012. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Bug Guide
- ↑ Butterflies and Moths of North America
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