Neoterpes

Hulst, 1896

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Neoterpes is a of in the Geometridae, established by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The genus contains four described native to North America. These moths belong to the Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion. The genus has been documented in entomological collections and observation platforms, with over 2,000 records attributed to it.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoterpes: /neɪ.oʊˈtɜr.piːz/

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Distribution

North America; occur in the United States and Canada.

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