Antepione

Packard, 1876

variable antepione

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Antepione is a of geometer moths in the Geometridae, established by Packard in 1876. The genus contains three recognized distributed across North and Central America. One species, Antepione thisoaria, is commonly referred to as the variable antepione. These belong to the Ennominae, a diverse group within the Geometridae.

Antepione imitata by (c) Ferris CD, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Antepione thisoaria by (c) David Dodd, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David Dodd. Used under a CC-BY license.- 6987 – Antepione thisoaria – Variable Antepione Moth caterpillars (48426506651) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Antepione: //ænˈtiːpi.oʊni//

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Distribution

North and Central America. Specific records include the United States (including Vermont) and Central American regions.

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Species Composition

The comprises three : Antepione imitata (H. Edwards, 1884), Antepione thisoaria (Guenée, 1857), and Antepione tiselaaria (Dyar, 1912).

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