Neoterpes trianguliferata

(Packard, 1871)

Canary Thorn

Neoterpes trianguliferata, commonly known as the canary thorn, is a of geometrid first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1871. It belongs to the Ennominae within the Geometridae. The species is known to occur in North America, with documented records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6860.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoterpes trianguliferata: /niː.oʊˈtɜːrpiːz traɪˌæŋɡjʊlɪˈfɛrətə/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. The full extent of its range within North America requires further documentation.

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Nomenclature

Originally described as Tetracis trianguliferata Packard, 1871, later transferred to Neoterpes. MONA/Hodges number: 6860.

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