Plagodis pulveraria occiduaria

(Walker, 1861)

American Barred Umber

A North American of in the Geometridae. are and attracted to light. The subspecific epithet "occiduaria" refers to its western (occidental) distribution relative to nominate P. pulveraria.

American Barred Umber, Plagodis pulveraria occiduaria -25961 Det. R. Hannawacker, Wellington, British Columbia, CAN. 10 June 1949, Richard Guppy (49550342073) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Plagodis pulveraria occiduaria: //ˈplæɡoʊdɪs ˌpʌlvəˈrɛəriə ˌɒksɪˈdjuːɛəriə//

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Identification

Distinguished from nominate Plagodis pulveraria by geographic distribution; North American are assigned to this . Forewing pattern consists of brown and gray bands with a distinct dark bar near the outer margin.

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Distribution

North America; also recorded from Belgium (likely introduced or misidentification requiring verification).

Behavior

are and attracted to light sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Plagodis pulveraria pulverariaNominate ; European distribution. Separation based on geography rather than consistent morphological differences.

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