Philtraea surcaliforniae
Buckett, [1971]
Philtraea surcaliforniae is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, Ennominae. It was described by Buckett in 1971 and is known from southern California. The species is poorly documented with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be uncommon, locally restricted, or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philtraea surcaliforniae: /fɪlˈtriːə sɜːrkəˌlɪfəˈrni.aɪ/
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Distribution
Known from southern California, United States. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, though specific range details beyond the type locality are limited.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'surcaliforniae' refers to southern California, indicating the type locality. The authorship date is given as [1971] in brackets, suggesting the work was published in 1971 but may have been written or prepared earlier.
Data scarcity
With only two iNaturalist observations and minimal literature presence, this represents a data-deficient within the diverse Geometridae . The Philtraea contains multiple species, most of which are North American.