Psamatodes trientata

Herrich-Schäffer, 1870

Dark-shaded Angle

Psamatodes trientata is a of geometrid in the Geometridae. It is known from the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6332.1 for North American moth identification. Its taxonomic status in some databases is marked as doubtful, with some sources placing it in the Macaria rather than Psamatodes.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Psamatodes trientata: //ˌsæmətəˈdiːz traɪˈɛntətə//

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Distribution

Caribbean, Central America, and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in the Caribbean and Middle America regions.

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Taxonomic uncertainty

The shows taxonomic instability. GBIF lists it under Macaria with status 'DOUBTFUL', while iNaturalist and other sources maintain it in Psamatodes. The original description by Herrich-Schäffer in 1870 may require revision.

Identification resources

The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 6332.1 is used for identification in North American faunal works.

Sources and further reading