Ematurga amitaria
(Guenée, [1858])
Cranberry Spanworm Moth
Ematurga amitaria, known as the cranberry spanworm , is a of geometrid moth described by Achille Guenée in 1858. It belongs to the Geometridae, a large group of moths commonly called inchworms or spanworms due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The species is native to North America and has been recorded across Canada and the northern United States. Its references an association with cranberry plants, though specific ecological relationships require further documentation. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6436 in North American lepidopteran classification systems.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ematurga amitaria: /ɛ.məˈtʊr.ɡə əˈmɪt.ə.ri.ə/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, with confirmed presence in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont. Distribution records suggest a northern range concentrated in and temperate regions of the continent.
Host Associations
- Vaccinium macrocarpon - larval 'cranberry spanworm ' implies association with cranberry, though specific feeding documentation is limited
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Taxonomic history
First described by French entomologist Achille Guenée in 1858. Placed in Ennominae within Geometridae.
Classification number
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 6436, used in regional lepidopteran inventories.