Aethalura intertexta
(Walker, 1860)
Four-barred Gray, Smoky Carpet Moth
Aethalura intertexta, commonly known as the four-barred gray or smoky carpet , is a geometrid moth first described by Francis Walker in 1860. It belongs to the Geometridae, one of the largest families of moths. The species is native to North America and includes two recognized : A. i. intertexta and A. i. fumata. Like other carpet moths, likely have the characteristic broad, somewhat flattened wings typical of the group.
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How to pronounce Aethalura intertexta: //ˌiːθəˈlʊərə ˌɪntərˈtɛkstə//
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan; and the United States: Vermont.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Aethalura intertexta intertexta (Walker, 1860) and Aethalura intertexta fumata (Barnes & McDunnough, 1917).