Lycia rachelae

(Hulst, 1896)

Twilight Moth

Lycia rachelae, commonly known as the twilight , is a of geometrid moth in the Geometridae. It is found in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species was first described by Hulst in 1896 under the basionym Apocheima rachelae. As a member of the Lycia, it belongs to the Ennominae within the diverse Geometridae family.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lycia rachelae: /ˈlɪsiə ˈrækəˌli/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed presence in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The has been recorded as present in North America according to GBIF distribution records.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Apocheima rachelae by Hulst in 1896, this was later transferred to the Lycia. The basionym Apocheima rachelae is retained as a synonym.

Observation Data

As of the available data, the has been documented in 53 observations according to iNaturalist records.

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