Metarranthis warneri

(Harvey, 1874)

Warner's metarranthis, Warner's Metarranthis Moth

Metarranthis warneri is a geometrid in the Geometridae, known from North America. The was originally described as Endropia warneri by Harvey in 1874. Two are recognized: the nominate M. w. warneri and M. w. cappsaria. It belongs to the Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metarranthis warneri: //mɛtəˈɹænθɪs ˈwɔɹnɛraɪ//

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Distribution

Documented from North America, with specific records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada, and Vermont in the United States.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Metarranthis warneri warneri (Harvey, 1874) and Metarranthis warneri cappsaria Rupert, 1943.

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