Besma endropiaria

(Grote & Robinson, 1867)

straw besma, Straw Besma Moth

Besma endropiaria, commonly known as the straw besma or Straw Besma , is a geometrid moth first described by Grote and Robinson in 1867. It belongs to the Ennominae and is assigned Hodges number 6884 in the North American moth numbering system. The species has been documented across North America with substantial observational records.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Besma endropiaria: /ˈbɛzmə ɛnˌdroʊpiˈɛəriə/

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Distribution

North America; specifically documented in Vermont and other parts of the United States.

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