Somatolophia

Hulst, 1896

Species Guides

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Somatolophia is a of in the Geometridae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The genus belongs to the Ennominae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Geometridae. At least three have been described: S. haydenata, S. ectrapelaria, and S. pallescens. The genus is known from North America.

Somatolophia haydenata by no rights reserved, uploaded by Robbie Hannawacker. Used under a CC0 license.Somatolophia pallescens by (c) Rebecca Ray, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Rebecca Ray. Used under a CC-BY license.Somatolophia ectrapelaria -25988 Det. John L. Sperry Upper Santa Ana River, San Bernardino County, California. 26 August 1948, John L. Sperry (49550239338) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Somatolophia: /soʊˌmætəˈloʊfiə/

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Distribution

North America. The has been recorded in the United States, with described from various regions including the western states (S. haydenata from Colorado, S. ectrapelaria from California, S. pallescens from Arizona).

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