Carphoides
McDunnough, 1920
Species Guides
3- Carphoides inconspicuaria
- Carphoides incopriarius
- Carphoides setigera(green carphoides)
Carphoides is a of geometer moths established by McDunnough in 1920. The genus contains three described : C. inconspicuaria, C. incopriaria, and C. setigera. These are classified within the Ennominae of the Geometridae . The genus appears to be restricted to North America based on species distributions.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Carphoides can be distinguished from similar geometrid by genitalic characters, particularly the structure of the male genitalia. The genus name refers to the 'stiff-haired' or 'bristle-bearing' condition suggested by the type species epithet 'setigera' (Latin for bristle-bearing). Specific identification of the three species requires examination of genital and wing pattern details.
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Distribution
North America. Carphoides inconspicuaria occurs in the eastern United States and Canada. Carphoides incopriaria ranges from the northeastern United States west to Colorado and north to Canada. Carphoides setigera is known from California.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ennominae generaCarphoides can be distinguished from superficially similar geometrid by male genitalic structures, particularly the valvae and configuration. External wing patterns alone are generally insufficient for reliable identification.
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Type species
Carphoides setigera Rindge, 1958 is the type of the . The genus was originally described by McDunnough in 1920 with C. inconspicuaria as the type, but the taxonomic concept was later revised.
Etymology
The name Carphoides derives from Greek 'karphos' (dry stalk or chip) combined with the suffix '-oides' (resembling), possibly alluding to the slender, dried-grass-like appearance of these at rest.