Cymatophora

Hübner, [1812]

giant gray moth

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Cymatophora is a of geometrid moths erected by Jacob Hübner in 1812. It contains a single , Cymatophora approximaria, commonly known as the giant gray moth. The genus is primarily distributed in the southeastern United States.

Cymatophora approximaria by (c) Steven Joyner, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steven Joyner. Used under a CC-BY license.Cymatophora viriditincta by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Cymatophora divergens by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cymatophora: //ˌsaɪˈmætəˌfɔːrə//

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Identification

The is represented only by Cymatophora approximaria (Hodges number 6745), which can be identified by its large size and gray coloration relative to other geometrid moths in its range.

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Distribution

Southeastern United States; North America broadly.

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Taxonomic status

with single Cymatophora approximaria.

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