Paleacrita longiciliata
Hulst, 1898
Paleacrita longiciliata is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, described by Hulst in 1898. It is native to North America. The species belongs to the Paleacrita, which includes early spring-emerging cankerworm moths. Like other members of this genus, it likely exhibits wingless females and wind-dispersed first-instar larvae, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paleacrita longiciliata: /ˌpæliˈækrɪtə ˌlɒŋɪsɪˈlaɪtə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within the continent are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Paleacrita vernataCongeneric spring cankerworm moth with similar early spring period and wingless female ; P. longiciliata distinguished by specific epithet reference to elongated cilia (hair-like structures)
More Details
Taxonomic Authority
Described by George D. Hulst in 1898
Hodges Number
6664 (MONA numbering system for North American Lepidoptera)