Prionomelia spododea
(Hulst, 1896)
Prionomelia spododea is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is native to North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6613. The species was originally described under the Alcis before being transferred to Prionomelia. Observation records indicate established across its range, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prionomelia spododea: /ˌpraɪənoʊˈmiːliə spɒˈdoʊdiə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific regional distribution details are not well documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
Documented in North American faunal surveys through its MONA/Hodges number 6613, which facilitates standardized identification in regional lepidopteran inventories.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Alcis spododea by Hulst in 1896, later transferred to the Prionomelia. The basionym Alcis spododea reflects its original placement in a different geometrid genus.
Catalogue Number
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 6613, a standardized identifier used in North American lepidopteran and faunal works.