Pero

Herrich-Schäffer, 1855

Pero Moths

Species Guides

Pero ancetaria(Hübner's Pero Moth)
Pero astapa
Pero behrensaria(Behr's Pero Moth)
Pero catalina
Pero flavisaria
Pero honestaria(honest pero)
Pero inviolata
Pero macdunnoughi(Mcdunnough's pero)
Pero meskaria(Meske's Pero Moth)

Pero is a of geometrid moths comprising approximately 150 described distributed primarily in the New World. These are characterized by their cryptic coloration and slender bodies typical of the Geometridae . are and attracted to light sources. The genus was established by Herrich-Schäffer in 1855 and remains taxonomically active with ongoing species descriptions.

Pero mizon by no rights reserved, uploaded by Scott Loarie. Used under a CC0 license.

Pero washakiensis by no rights reserved, uploaded by Andreas Manz. Used under a CC0 license.

Pero behrensaria by no rights reserved, uploaded by Zygy. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pero: /ˈpɛroʊ/

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Identification

Members of Pero can be distinguished from similar geometrid by wing pattern characteristics, though specific identification often requires examination of genitalia. The genus is part of the Ennominae, and -level identification presents challenges due to subtle morphological differences and individual variation.

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Distribution

New World distribution with highest diversity in North and South America.

Similar Taxa

DigrammiaBoth are geometrid with similar cryptic coloration and slender body form; Digrammia often show more pronounced wing markings
HystrichophoraBoth are small that can occur in similar ; Hystrichophora is in the Tortricidae rather than Geometridae, with different wing posture and body shape
FurculaBoth are attracted to lights; Furcula ( Notodontidae) has distinctly hairy legs and more robust body compared to the slender Pero