Chiricahua multidentata
(Guedet, 1941)
Chiricahua multidentata is a of geometrid described by Guedet in 1941. It belongs to the , commonly known as inchworm or . The species has been recorded from Central America and North America, though specific details about its biology and remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chiricahua multidentata: //ˌkɪrɪˈkɑːwə ˌmʌltɪdɛnˈtɑːtə//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. The name Chiricahua references the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, a hotspot within the Madrean Sky Islands region, though this specific association for C. multidentata requires confirmation.
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists Chiricahua multidentata as a synonym of Biston multidentata, while Catalogue of Life and iNaturalist maintain it as a valid in the Chiricahua. This taxonomic discrepancy indicates ongoing debate for this .
Data Availability
Only 2 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is a poorly documented with limited observational data available in public databases.