Tracheops bolteri

Hulst, 1896

Tracheops bolteri is a of geometrid in the , Ennominae. It was described by Hulst in 1896. The species is known from North America and has been documented at blacklight stations during surveys in Colorado, including at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Like other geometrid moths, are and attracted to light sources.

Tracheops bolteri -25950 Det. John L. Sperry Madera Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona. 21 July 1947, J.A. Comstock & Lloyd M. Martin (49550956397) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tracheops bolteri: /ˈtrækiˌɒps ˈboʊlteri/

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Distribution

North America. Documented in Colorado, including at Red Rock Canyon Open Space in Colorado Springs.

Seasonality

have been observed in mid-July in Colorado.

Behavior

are attracted to blacklight stations, including both mercury vapor and ultraviolet light sources. This is typical of many .

Human Relevance

Documented during citizen science events, contributing to inventories. Observations are recorded on iNaturalist.

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Taxonomic placement

Classified in the Ennominae within , a large of commonly known as inchworms or due to the characteristic looping movement of their .

Observation method

The has been detected using blacklighting techniques, which are effective for surveying diversity.

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