Timandra amaturaria

Timandra amaturaria
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Timandra
Species: T. amaturaria
Binomial name
Timandra amaturaria
Walker, 1866[1][2]
Synonyms
  • Calothysanis effusaria Prout, 1936

The cross-lined wave moth or cobra inchworm (Timandra amaturaria) is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas and north to Wisconsin.[3]

The wingspan is 20–28 mm. Adults have hooked forewings. The hindwings are pointed. Adults are on wing from May to September.

The larvae feed on some species of Polygonum and Rumex. They are black or reddish with yellow lateral streaks. Their characteristic shape has earned them the common name of Cobra Inchworm.

References

  1. ↑ Timandra at funet
  2. ↑ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ↑ Bug Guide

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