Tornos punctata
(Druce, 1899)
Tornos is a of geometrid described by Druce in 1899. It belongs to the , commonly known as inchworm or . The species is recorded from both Middle America and North America. Beyond taxonomic and distribution records, specific biological details about this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tornos punctata: //ˈtɔːrnɒs pʌŋkˈteɪtə//
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Distribution
Middle America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in both regions, though specific country-level localities are not detailed in available sources.
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Data availability
Despite 48 observations recorded on iNaturalist, detailed biological information for T. appears sparse in the scientific literature. The Tornos contains multiple , many of which are poorly studied.
Taxonomic note
The was originally described by Druce in 1899. It is classified in Ennominae within , a large and diverse group of characterized by slender bodies and that move with a looping gait.