Metarranthis mollicularia
(Zeller, 1872)
Metarranthis mollicularia is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, first described by Zeller in 1872. It belongs to the Ennominae, a large group of geometer moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their distinctive larval locomotion. The species is known from North America and has been assigned the MONA/Hodges number 6833 for regional identification purposes. Available records are sparse, with limited observational data documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metarranthis mollicularia: //mɛtəˈrænθɪs mɑlɪˈkjʊləriə//
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within the continent are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic numbering
This is assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 6833, a standardized identification number used in North American lepidopteran .