Rindgea prolificata

Ferguson, 2008

Rindgea prolificata is a of geometrid described by Ferguson in 2008. It is currently classified in the Rindgea within the Ennominae, though it has been treated as Frederickia prolificata in some taxonomic treatments. The species is known from North America. As a recently described species, published information about its and remains limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rindgea prolificata: //ˈɹɪndʒiə prəˌlɪfɪˈkeɪtə//

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Distribution

North America. Specific locality records are sparse in published sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Rindgea speciesCongeneric share general wing pattern elements and body form characteristic of the Rindgea, requiring examination of genitalia or detailed wing markings for definitive identification.

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Taxonomic history

Catalogue of Life lists Rindgea prolificata as a synonym of Frederickia prolificata, reflecting ongoing taxonomic debate about the generic placement of this . The original description by Ferguson (2008) placed it in Rindgea.

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