Metarranthis pilosaria
(Packard, 1876)
coastal bog metarranthi, slender groundsel moth
Metarranthis pilosaria is a of geometrid found in North America. It is known by two : the coastal bog metarranthi and the slender groundsel moth. The species was first described by Packard in 1876. As a member of the Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly referred to as inchworms or due to their characteristic larval movement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metarranthis pilosaria: //mɛtəˈrænθɪs paɪloʊˈsɛəriə//
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Distribution
North America. Specific distribution records are sparse, with only 10 observations documented on iNaturalist as of the available data.
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Taxonomic history
First described by Packard in 1876. The Metarranthis is placed within the Ennominae, a large and diverse group within .
Observation rarity
The appears to be rarely encountered by observers, with only 10 documented observations on iNaturalist, suggesting either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or under-sampling of its .