Philedia punctomacularia
(Hulst, 1888)
Philedia punctomacularia is a of geometrid in the Ennominae, originally described by George D. Hulst in 1888 as Cleora punctomacularia. The species belongs to a small of North American moths. It is documented through 187 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate citizen science visibility. The original description and taxonomic placement suggest it is a typical representative of the diverse Geometridae , commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths.
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How to pronounce Philedia punctomacularia: /fɪˈlidiə pʌŋktoʊˌmækjʊˈleɪriə/
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Distribution
North America, with presence confirmed in the United States. Specific state or provincial records are not documented in the provided sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Cleora punctomacularia by Hulst in 1888, this was later transferred to the Philedia. The basionym Cleora punctomacularia is preserved in NCBI records.
Observation Frequency
As of the source data, 187 iNaturalist observations have been recorded, suggesting the is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists but is not among the most commonly observed geometrid moths.