Philtraea monillata
Buckett, [1971]
Philtraea monillata is a small geometrid described by Buckett in 1971. It is restricted to the Mississippi River drainage basin in the southern United States. The produces two annually with occurring from early June through late August.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philtraea monillata: //fɪlˈtriːə moʊnɪˈleɪtə//
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Identification
Can be distinguished from related Philtraea by its restricted geographic distribution within the Mississippi River drainage basin. The small size (10–16 mm wingspan) and pattern may aid identification where sympatric with other species.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 10–16 mm. Specific wing pattern and coloration details are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Associated with riparian and floodplain environments within the Mississippi River drainage basin. Specific microhabitat preferences are undocumented.
Distribution
to the southern United States within the Mississippi River drainage basin, from Missouri and Kentucky south to Louisiana.
Seasonality
active from early June to late August. Two per year ().
Life Cycle
with two annually. Larval stage and details are undocumented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Philtraea speciesSympatric may overlap in range; geographic restriction to Mississippi drainage basin helps distinguish P. monillata
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Buckett in 1971. The specific epithet 'monillata' refers to necklace-like markings, though this pattern detail is not explicitly described in available sources.