Mericisca perpictaria
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1916)
Mericisca perpictaria is a of geometrid described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. It belongs to the Ennominae within the Geometridae. The species is known from North America, with limited published documentation beyond its original description and taxonomic placement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mericisca perpictaria: /mɛɹɪˈsɪska pɜːɹpɪkˈteɪɹiə/
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Identification
Distinguished from by wing pattern and genitalic characters; precise diagnostic features require examination of type material. As a member of Ennominae, it possesses the reduced and characteristic wing venation of that . Specific markings distinguishing it from similar geometrids in the Mericisca are not well documented in accessible literature.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not established in published sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cleora perpictaria by Barnes & McDunnough in 1916, later transferred to the Mericisca. The genus Mericisca is placed in the Ennominae, tribe Boarmiini or related groupings depending on classification system used.
Data availability
With only 23 iNaturalist observations and minimal published literature, this remains poorly documented. No barcode data or extensive morphological redescriptions are readily available.