Lomographa semiclarata

(Walker, 1866)

Bluish Spring Moth, Wild Cherry Looper

Lomographa semiclarata is a geometrid commonly known as the Bluish Spring Moth or Wild Cherry . It occurs across North America and has been recorded in Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the United States. The is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6666. The 'Wild Cherry Looper' suggests larval association with Prunus species, though this relationship requires verification.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lomographa semiclarata: //loʊˈmɒɡrəfə ˌsɛmɪkləˈreɪtə//

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Distribution

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

Seasonality

are active in spring, as indicated by the 'Bluish Spring '.

Host Associations

  • Prunus - probable larval Suggested by 'Wild Cherry '; not verified in provided sources

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Taxonomic identifiers

MONA/Hodges number: 6666

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