Caripeta pulcherrima

(Guedet, 1941)

Caripeta pulcherrima is a of geometrid in the Geometridae. It was described by Guedet in 1941, originally under the name Lygris pulcherrima. The species is found in North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6870.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caripeta pulcherrima: /kɛəˈrɪpɪtə pʊlˈkɛrɪmə/

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Distribution

North America. Specific distribution records are sparse, but the has been documented as present on the continent.

Human Relevance

The is catalogued in North American numbering systems with MONA/Hodges number 6870, facilitating identification and recording by lepidopterists and citizen scientists.

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Nomenclature

Originally described as Lygris pulcherrima Guedet, 1941; later transferred to Caripeta.

Catalogue information

The is listed in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI .

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