Cleora

Curtis, 1825

Cleora is a of geometrid erected by John Curtis in 1825. The genus contains approximately 50 described distributed across multiple continents. Some species, such as Cleora cornaria (the ), are economically significant as defoliators of cultivated trees. The genus includes species with varied reflecting their appearance or associations, including the ringed carpet (C. cinctaria), projected gray (C. projecta), double-lined gray (C. sublunaria), and kawakawa looper (C. scriptaria).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cleora: /ˈklɛoʊrə/

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Habitat

vary by ; Cleora cornaria is associated with (Azadirachta indica) plantations and natural stands in India. Other species occupy diverse environments including open fields, forest edges, and agricultural areas.

Distribution

Widespread distribution with records from Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Vermont, United States), and Asia (India, Southeast Asia, Pacific islands including Samoa, Sri Lanka). Individual show more restricted ranges.

Diet

of Cleora cornaria feed on (Azadirachta indica) leaves. Diet of other within the is not documented in available sources.

Host Associations

  • Azadirachta indica - larval (Cleora cornaria)

Life Cycle

Cleora cornaria exhibits with four stages: (2-4 days incubation), (5 , 15-22 days duration), (11-15 days, non-feeding stage in soil and debris), and . Adult male lifespan: 5-8 days; adult female lifespan: 9-12 days. details for other Cleora are not documented.

Behavior

of Cleora cornaria display characteristic looping typical of . is not documented.

Ecological Role

Cleora cornaria functions as a herbivorous pest of , with potential for . Ecological roles of other are not documented.

Human Relevance

Cleora cornaria is an agricultural pest of trees, requiring management in affected areas. Some have acquired suggesting historical or regional significance.

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