Tornos erectarius
Grossbeck, 1909
Tornos erectarius is a of geometrid described by Grossbeck in 1909. It belongs to the Geometridae, a large group commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths. The species is recognized by the MONA/Hodges number 6484. Two are recognized: the nominate T. e. erectarius and T. e. fieldi.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tornos erectarius: /ˈtɔr.nɔs ɛ.rɛkˈtaːr.i.us/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
Human Relevance
Documented in classification systems with assigned MONA/Hodges number 6484, used for North American moth identification.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Tornos erectarius erectarius and Tornos erectarius fieldi Grossbeck, 1912.
Taxonomic authority
Originally described by Grossbeck in 1909.