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Eugonobapta nivosaria

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Geometroidea
Family: Geometridae
Subfamily: Ennominae
Tribe: Ourapterygini
Genus: Eugonobapta
Species: nivosaria

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eugonobapta nivosaria: /juːɡoʊnoʊˈbæptə nɪˈvoʊsəriə/

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Summary

Eugonobapta nivosaria, known as the snowy geometer, is the only species in its genus in North America and is characterized by its white wings and relatively small size. It is common in various regions and has a typical lifecycle of two generations per year.

Physical Characteristics

Wingspan 21-33 mm; forewing and hindwing completely white, with a black discal dot sometimes present on the underside of all wings.

Identification Tips

The hindwing is somewhat diamond-shaped, with the distal edge curving outward to a shallow point.

Habitat

Found in various habitats across its range in North America.

Distribution

From Manitoba to New Brunswick, south to North Carolina and Tennessee.

Diet

Larvae feed on plants such as Tall Meadow-rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum), Rubus, and Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata).

Life Cycle

Two generations per year; adults are present from April/May to July/August depending on the location.

Reproduction

Eggs are laid by females, and larvae develop on host plants.

Evolution

Eugonobapta is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae, described by Warren in 1894.