Metarranthis

Metarranthis

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metarranthis: //mɛt.əˈræn.θɪs//

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Images

Metarranthis homuraria 6410959 by Laura Gaudette. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Metarranthis refractaria 4812271 by Laura Gaudette. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
- 6832 – Metarranthis obfirmaria – Yellow-washed Metarranthis Moth (14127258531) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Metarranthis obfirmaria 40755289 by Susan Blayney. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
- 6832 – Metarranthis obfirmaria – Yellow-washed Metarranthis Moth (13943916077) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Metarranthis obfirmaria by Mike Boone. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.5 license.

Summary

Metarranthis is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, first described by Warren in 1894. There are 13 known species.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan, 30–43 mm; broad, pointed forewings.

Identification Tips

Species identification is difficult.

Habitat

Deciduous forests.

Distribution

Nearctica.

Diet

Larvae feed on deciduous trees and shrubs.

Life Cycle

Adults are active from April to June.

Tags

  • Lepidoptera
  • Geometridae
  • Metarranthis