Enypia
Hulst, 1896
girdle moths
Species Guides
4- Enypia coolidgi
- Enypia griseata(mountain girdle)
- Enypia packardata(Packard's girdle)
- Enypia venata(variable girdle)
Enypia is a of in the Geometridae, commonly known as girdle moths. The genus was established by Hulst in 1896 and contains four recognized distributed in North America. Members are characterized by distinctive wing patterns with prominent dark transverse lines.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enypia: /ɛˈnɪ.pi.ə/
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Identification
Enypia can be recognized by their light brownish-gray forewings with variably dense dark speckling and two prominent black transverse lines. The postmedial line runs diagonally from the inner margin toward the apex with a highly irregular, toothed, and scalloped outline, meeting the in the area. The antemedial line is scalloped or zigzagged. The hindwing postmedial line is irregular, fainter than on the forewing, and the outer margin is slightly angular.
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Distribution
North America.