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.
More Details
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.