Tetracis barnesii
(Hulst, 1896)
Tetracis barnesii is a in the Geometridae, Ennominae. It inhabits high-elevation in the western United States, specifically high-desert riparian canyons and dry coniferous forests between 1,555 and 1,905 meters elevation. are active in autumn, with period from early September to late October. The was originally described by Hulst in 1896 and has been treated under the synonym Synaxis barnesii in some taxonomic treatments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tetracis barnesii: /ˈtɛtɹəsɪs ˈbɑɹnɛˌsi.aɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Tetracis by geographic range and elevation preferences; precise diagnostic morphological features are not specified in available literature. Forewing length of 19–23 mm may aid in separation from larger or smaller .
Appearance
have forewings measuring 19–23 mm in length. Specific wing pattern and coloration details are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
High-desert riparian canyons in Colorado and Utah; dry coniferous forest in Oregon. Occupies elevations between 1,555 and 1,905 meters.
Distribution
Western United States: Colorado, Utah, and Oregon. Records are sparse, with only 5 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Seasonality
on wing from early September to late October. Single brooded, with autumn period.
Similar Taxa
- Other Tetracis speciesSympatric in western North America; separation likely requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis not specified in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Hulst in 1896. The Synaxis Hulst has been synonymized with Tetracis Guenée, resulting in the alternative combination Synaxis barnesii appearing in some databases (e.g., GBIF). The accepted current placement is in Tetracis per the revision by Ferris (2010).
Data limitations
This is poorly known, with minimal observational records and no published information on larval , stages, or detailed .