Somatolophia pallescens

McDunnough, 1940

Somatolophia pallescens is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1940. It is recorded from North America. The species has a Hodges number of 6946 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system. Like other members of its family, it is likely a with larvae that feed on plant material, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Somatolophia pallescens: /səʊˌmætəˈləʊfiə pælˈɛsɛnz/

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries are not well defined.

Human Relevance

Assigned Hodges number 6946, used in North American identification systems. No other documented economic or cultural significance.

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Taxonomic Authority

Described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1940.

Catalog Number

Hodges number 6946 in the MONA ( of North America) system.

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