Phaeoura

Hulst, 1896

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Phaeoura is a of geometrid moths in the Ennominae. The genus includes several , notably Phaeoura mexicanaria (pine looper) and Phaeoura quernaria (oak beauty), whose reflect larval associations. Larvae of at least some species are known to feed on conifers or hardwood trees. The genus occurs in North America.

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How to pronounce Phaeoura: //fɛˈuːrə//

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Distribution

North America; records include the United States (Vermont, Montana) and likely extends to Mexico based on epithet in P. mexicanaria

Similar Taxa

  • Other Geometridae generaLooper caterpillar shared across ; -level identification requires genitalia examination or larval plant association
  • LyciaAnother of bark-dwelling geometrid moths with similar cryptic appearance; adults often require dissection for definitive identification

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