Macaria guenearia

(Packard, 1876)

Macaria guenearia is a of geometrid in the Ennominae. It is to California, United States. The species was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876. As a member of the Macaria, it shares the characteristic wing patterns and resting postures typical of this group of moths.

Macaria guenearia iNat Photo 287953273 by Cricket Raspet. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Macaria guenearia, -26116, Det. R. Hannawacker, Upper Santa Anna River, San Bernardino, California. 16 July 1948, John L. Sperry (49551184911) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

INaturalist Photo 8276486 by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macaria guenearia: /məˈkɛəriə ˌɡwɛnɪˈɛəriə/

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Identification

Macaria guenearia can be distinguished from other Macaria by its restricted California distribution. Within the , identification to species level requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis. The species lacks the more widespread distribution of such as M. adonis or M. bicolorata.

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Distribution

to California, United States.

Similar Taxa

Macaria adonisSimilar wing pattern but has broader distribution across North America, not restricted to California.
Macaria bicolorataOverlaps in general appearance but differs in geographic range and specific wing markings.

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Taxonomic history

The was originally described by Packard in 1876, placing it among the earlier described members of the Macaria. The specific epithet 'guenearia' honors the French entomologist Achille Guenée.