Iridopsis perfectaria
(McDunnough, 1940)
Iridopsis perfectaria is a of geometrid in the . It was originally described as Anacamptodes perfectaria by McDunnough in 1940 and later transferred to the Iridopsis. The species belongs to the Ennominae, which contains many twig-mimicking . It is distributed in North America and Middle America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Iridopsis perfectaria: /ˌɪrɪˈdɒpsɪs ˌpɜːrfɪkˈteɪriə/
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Distribution
Present in North America and Middle America based on GBIF distribution records.
Similar Taxa
- Iridopsis humilisBoth have been reported from soybean; I. humilis is specifically noted as favoring soybean as a , while I. perfectaria has been found on soybean in North Carolina.
- Iridopsis herseFormerly classified under Anacamptodes; both have been associated with soybean, though I. herse is restricted to Central America while I. perfectaria occurs in North America.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Anacamptodes perfectaria by McDunnough in 1940, this was later transferred to the Iridopsis. The genus Anacamptodes was revised by Rindge in 1966, with many species moved to Iridopsis.
MONA/Hodges number
6581