Iridopsis dataria
(Grote, 1882)
Iridopsis dataria is a geometrid distributed across North and Central America. The species was described by Grote in 1882 and is classified within the Ennominae. Larvae of related Iridopsis species have been documented as occasional pests of soybean, though specific records for I. dataria on this are limited. The species is recognized by taxonomic authorities including Catalogue of Life and GBIF.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Iridopsis dataria: /ɪˈrɪd.ɒp.sɪs dəˈtɛə.ri.ə/
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Distribution
Present in North America and Central America (Middle America). Specific country records are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Notes
The Iridopsis was revised by Rindge in 1966, with Anacamptodes established as a synonym. Iridopsis dataria is one of multiple in this genus distributed across the Americas.
Related Species on Soybean
While I. dataria itself has limited documented records, the Iridopsis humilis has been reported as favoring soybean as a food plant (Wagner 2005), and I. herse (formerly Anacamptodes herse) is a documented pest of soybean in Honduras (Passoa 1983). These records suggest potential for other Iridopsis to utilize leguminous hosts.