Eusarca falcata
(Packard, 1873)
Eusarca falcata is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, described by Packard in 1873. It is known to occur in North America, where it has been recorded with moderate frequency in entomological collections and citizen science observations. The species is assigned Hodges number 6927 in the North American moth classification system. As a member of the Ennominae, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eusarca falcata: /juːˈsɑːrkə fælˈkeɪtə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records span multiple regions of the continent, though detailed range boundaries remain incompletely documented. The has been confirmed present in the United States, with observation records from various states.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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