Eriplatymetra lentifluata
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1917)
Eriplatymetra lentifluata is a in the Geometridae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It belongs to the Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their larval locomotion. The species is native to North America, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented. Records of this species are sparse, with limited observational data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eriplatymetra lentifluata: /ˌɛrɪˌplætɪˈmətrə ˌlɛntɪˈfluːətə/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Notes
The Eriplatymetra is classified within the Ennominae of Geometridae. The specific epithet 'lentifluata' derives from Latin roots, though the precise etymological meaning is not documented in standard references. The original description by Barnes and McDunnough (1917) established this based on specimens from North America.
Data Availability
As of current records, this has only two documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or difficult to detect. No published photographs, detailed morphological descriptions, or ecological studies were located during compilation.