Tetracis formosa

(Hulst, 1896)

Tetracis formosa is a geometrid described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It occurs in montane regions of western North America at elevations between 870 and 2,320 meters. fly from early September through late November, and larvae have been successfully reared on Prunus andersonii.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tetracis formosa: /ˈtɛtɹəs ˈfɔɹmoʊsə/

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Habitat

Montane environments at elevations between 870 and 2,320 meters. Specific microhabitat preferences beyond elevation range are not documented.

Distribution

Western North America from Colorado, eastern Utah, and eastern Wyoming west to California; north to southern British Columbia and southern Alberta.

Seasonality

are active from early September to late November.

Diet

Larvae have been reared on Prunus andersonii. feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

Prunus andersonii - larval food plantDocumented from laboratory rearing

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Taxonomic history

Tetracis formosa was first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The Tetracis was revised in a 2009 publication that synonymized Synaxis Hulst with Tetracis and described three new .