Parapheromia cassinoi
McDunnough, 1927
Brindled Gray
Parapheromia cassinoi, commonly known as the Brindled Gray, is a of geometrid described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1927. It belongs to the Ennominae within the diverse Geometridae . The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6608.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parapheromia cassinoi: /ˌpærəfəˈroʊmiə kæˈsiːnoʊaɪ/
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Identification
The Brindled Gray can be distinguished from similar geometrid moths by its characteristic gray-brown coloration with brindled (finely streaked or mottled) patterning. The specific wing patterns and markings that separate it from in Parapheromia require examination of specimens; P. cassinoi differs from the more widespread P. configurata in subtle aspects of forewing maculation and size.
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Distribution
North America. Specific regional records include Canada and the United States, though precise range boundaries remain incompletely documented.
Human Relevance
The is of minor interest to lepidopterists and naturalists. It is tracked in North American surveys and citizen science platforms such as iNaturalist, where it has accumulated over 160 observations.
Similar Taxa
- Parapheromia configurataOverlapping distribution in North America and similar gray-brown coloration; distinguished by differences in forewing pattern and size
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Taxonomic authority
Described by Canadian entomologist James Halliday McDunnough (1877-1962), a prominent figure in North American lepidopterology.
MONA/Hodges number
6608 — part of the standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera developed by Ronald B. Hodges and collaborators.