Prochoerodes amplicineraria

(Pearsall, 1906)

Prochoerodes amplicineraria is a geometrid first described by Pearsall in 1906. It belongs to the Geometridae, commonly known as geometer moths or inchworms. The species is distributed across North America. As with other members of its , it is a moth attracted to ultraviolet light sources.

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How to pronounce Prochoerodes amplicineraria: /pɹoʊˈkɔɪəroʊdiːz æmplɪˌsɪnəˈreɪɹiə/

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Distribution

North America. The occurs across the continent based on collection records and observations.

Behavior

Attracted to blacklight/ultraviolet light sources, as is common for .

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