Tetracis cervinaria
(Packard, 1871)
A geometrid found in western North American montane regions. Forewing length 19–23 mm. active February through June. Larvae feed on Prunus emarginata and Prunus virginiana.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tetracis cervinaria: /ˈtɛtrəsɪs sɛrˈvɪnɑːriə/
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Identification
Formerly placed in Synaxis; distinguished from related Tetracis by genitalia (per revision). The , formerly presumed lost, was located and illustrated in the 2010 revision.
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Appearance
Forewing length 19–23 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Montane environments at elevations of 790 to 2,375 meters.
Distribution
Western North America: British Columbia south to Kern County, California; eastward to western Montana, southeastern Idaho, Carbon County (Wyoming), and Larimer County (Colorado).
Seasonality
on wing from February to June.
Diet
Larvae feed on Prunus emarginata and Prunus virginiana. diet not documented.
Host Associations
- Prunus emarginata - larval documented larval food plant
- Prunus virginiana - larval documented larval food plant
Similar Taxa
- Other Tetracis speciesFormerly classified in Synaxis; requires genitalia examination for reliable identification per taxonomic revision.
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Taxonomic history
Formerly placed in Synaxis; synonymized with Tetracis in 2010 revision. The was presumed lost but was located and illustrated during the revision.