Sicya

Guenée, [1858]

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Sicya is a of in the Geometridae, Ennominae, established by Achille Guenée in 1857. The genus contains seven described , primarily distributed in North America. These moths are part of the diverse geometrid fauna commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths, though specific ecological traits of the genus remain poorly documented.

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How to pronounce Sicya: /ˈsɪkiə/

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Distribution

North America; have been recorded in the United States and Canada.

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Taxonomic History

The was erected by Achille Guenée in 1857, with authorship sometimes cited as [1858]. It is currently classified within Ennominae of Geometridae.

Species Diversity

Seven are currently recognized: Sicya crocearia, Sicya macularia, Sicya laetula, Sicya pergilvaria, Sicya morsicaria, Sicya olivata, and Sicya medangula.

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