Episemasia cervinaria
(Packard, 1873)
Fawn Ruddy
Episemasia cervinaria is a geometrid first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873. It is commonly known as the Fawn Ruddy. The species is distributed across North America. It belongs to the Geometridae, a large group of moths often called inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval movement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Episemasia cervinaria: /ˌɛpɪsɛˈmeɪzɪə ˌsɝːvɪˈnɛəriə/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Caberodes cervinaria by Packard in 1873, later transferred to the Episemasia.
Observation frequency
The has been documented in at least 1,196 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists.