Hodges#6825

Metarranthis indeclinata

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Geometroidea
Family: Geometridae
Subfamily: Ennominae
Tribe: Anagogini
Genus: Metarranthis
Species: indeclinata

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metarranthis indeclinata: //ˌmɛtəˈrænθɪs ˌɪndɪklɪˈneɪtə//

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Images

Metarranthis indeclinata 77101363 by Alex Goodfriend. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

- 6823 - -6825 – Metarranthis sp. (Scalloped Metarranthis Complex, with leanings toward Metarranthis indeclinata) (27083967764) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

- 6825 – Metarranthis indeclinata – Pale Metarranthis Moth (47990129281) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Metarranthis indeclinata, also known as the pale metarranthi, is a species of geometrid moth found primarily in North America. It is characterized by its pale yellowish forewings and notable contrast of colors.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan 32-43 mm; forewing ground color pale yellowish with sharply-bent dark shaded PM line and brown speckling throughout; usually shows good contrast between dark and light areas, but amount of dark shading varies considerably.

Identification Tips

Look for the pale yellowish forewings with a sharply bent dark PM line and brown speckling; contrasts between the dark and light areas are notable in this species.

Habitat

Various habitats in North America where host plants are available.

Distribution

From Nova Scotia to Georgia, west to Kentucky, and north to Manitoba.

Diet

Larvae feed on apple, blueberry, cherry, persimmon, and sassafras.

Life Cycle

Adults are typically found from May to July.