Philtraea elegantaria

(Edwards, 1881)

Philtraea elegantaria is a geometrid in the Geometridae, first described by Edwards in 1881. It is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 6845. Two are recognized: the nominate P. e. elegantaria and P. e. paucimacula described by Barnes & McDunnough.

Philtraea elegantaria -25983 Det. John L. Sperry Baboquivari Mountains, Arizona. 25 April 1927, John L. Sperry (49550775876) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Philtraea elegantaria: //fɪlˈtriːə ˌɛləɡənˈtɛəriə//

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic identifiers

Hodges number: 6845; MONA number: 6845

Subspecies

Two are recognized: Philtraea elegantaria elegantaria (nominate) and Philtraea elegantaria paucimacula Barnes & McDunnough

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