Stenoporpia excelsaria
(Strecker, 1899)
Stenoporpia excelsaria is a geometrid described by Strecker in 1899. It belongs to the , a large group of moths commonly known as inchworms or due to their characteristic larval . The is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6474. Two are recognized: the nominate form and S. e. pullata described by Rindge in 1968.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenoporpia excelsaria: //ˌstɛn.oʊˈpɔːr.pi.ə ɛkˌsɛl.ˈsɛə.ri.ə//
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Boarmia excelsaria by Strecker in 1899, later transferred to Stenoporpia.
Subspecies
Two recognized: Stenoporpia excelsaria excelsaria (nominate form) and Stenoporpia excelsaria pullata Rindge, 1968.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 208 observations as of data retrieval, suggesting it is not exceptionally rare but may be undercollected or cryptic.