Isturgia dislocaria
(Packard, 1876)
pale-veined isturgia moth, Pale-veined Isturgia
Isturgia dislocaria is a geometrid found in North America. First described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876, it is commonly known as the pale-veined isturgia moth. The species is documented in the Moth Photographers Group database with Hodges number 6419. It belongs to the diverse Geometridae, which includes many species commonly referred to as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval movement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isturgia dislocaria: /ɪsˈtʊrɡiə dɪsloʊˈkɛəriə/
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Identification
The "pale-veined isturgia " suggests that pale venation patterns on the wings may be a distinguishing feature. As a member of the Isturgia, it can be distinguished from related geometrid genera by genitalic characteristics and wing pattern elements, though specific diagnostic features for this require examination.
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Distribution
North America. Specific distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though detailed range boundaries are not well documented in available sources.