Pterotaea cariosa
Hulst, 1896
Pterotaea cariosa is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It is native to North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 6568 in the North American Moth Photographers Group numbering system. Three are recognized: the nominate P. c. cariosa, P. c. aporema, and P. c. incompta, both described by Rindge in 1970.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterotaea cariosa: /tʰɛəɹoʊˈtiːə ˌkɛəɹiˈoʊsə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented in available sources.
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Pterotaea cariosa cariosa (nominate), Pterotaea cariosa aporema Rindge, 1970, and Pterotaea cariosa incompta Rindge, 1970.
Taxonomic reference number
Hodges number 6568 (North American Photographers Group).