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Phigalia strigataria
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Geometroidea
- Family: Geometridae
- Subfamily: Ennominae
- Tribe: Bistonini
- Genus: Phigalia
- Species: strigataria
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phigalia strigataria: //faɪˈɡeɪliə ˌstrɪɡəˈtɛəriə//
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Summary
Phigalia strigataria, commonly known as the small phigalia moth, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Charles Sedgwick Minot in 1869. This species has four known varieties north of Mexico and has a specific presence in various habitats.
Physical Characteristics
Forewing length 14–18 mm for males; females are flightless with drastically reduced wings.
Identification Tips
Often confused with Phigalia denticulata. Can be separated by the presence of a distinct dark 'tooth' on the M1 vein in denticulata, which is either absent or greatly reduced in strigataria.
Habitat
Woodlands and forests.
Distribution
Found in North America, recorded from North Dakota to Texas and further east.
Diet
Larvae feed on a variety of trees including Juglans nigra (black walnut), Carya species (hickories), Quercus species (oaks), and others.
Life Cycle
Larva to pupal (overwintering) shell, adult female, adult male.
Reproduction
Not specified in the provided content.
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Tags
- moth
- Geometridae
- North America
- Phigalia strigataria