Glaucina utahensis
(Cassino & Swett, 1924)
Glaucina utahensis is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, first described by Cassino and Swett in 1924. The species epithet 'utahensis' indicates a connection to Utah, though specific details about its remain sparse. It belongs to the Ennominae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Geometridae. The Glaucina contains multiple species of small to medium-sized moths, most of which are poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glaucina utahensis: /ɡlɔːˈkɪnə ˌjuːtəˈhɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
North America, with the type locality presumably in Utah based on the epithet. The species has been recorded as present on the continent according to distribution data, though specific locality records beyond the type series are not well documented.
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Taxonomic Note
The Glaucina is classified within the Ennominae of Geometridae. in this genus are typically small, drab-colored that can be challenging to distinguish without examination of genitalic characters. The original description by Cassino and Swett in 1924 established this species based on material from Utah.