Nepterotaea obliviscata
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1918)
Nepterotaea obliviscata is a in the Geometridae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It belongs to the Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths. The Nepterotaea is small and contains few described species. This species is known from limited observations, with records primarily from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nepterotaea obliviscata: //ˌnɛptɛroʊˈtiːə əˌblɪvɪsˈkɑːtə//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
The was first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918, placing it within the Nepterotaea. The genus is classified in the Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies of Geometridae.
Observation status
As of available records, this has been documented in only five observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or restricted to specific or regions within its North American range.