Phrygionis privignaria
(Guenée, [1858])
Phrygionis privignaria is a geometrid described by Achille Guenée in 1858. It belongs to the Ennominae and has a broad distribution spanning the Caribbean, North America, Central America, and South America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6671.2.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phrygionis privignaria: /ˌfrɪdʒiˈoʊnɪs ˌprɪvɪɡˈnɛəriə/
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Identification
Can be distinguished from by the combination of its broad geographic range and the specific pattern characteristics typical of the Phrygionis. The MONA/Hodges number 6671.2 provides a unique identifier for North records.
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Distribution
Caribbean, North America, Central America (Middle America), and South America. Documented presence records from all four regions.
Human Relevance
Used as a research subject in lepidopteran and . The MONA/Hodges numbering system facilitates specimen cataloging and regional studies.
Similar Taxa
- Phrygionis speciesOther members of the Phrygionis share similar patterns and body , requiring careful examination of or specific pattern elements for definitive identification.
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Taxonomic authority note
NCBI records the authority as (Guenee, 1857), while Catalogue of Life and other sources use (Guenée, [1858]). This minor discrepancy reflects different interpretations of publication dating.
Observation frequency
As of source data collection, iNaturalist documented 374 observations, indicating moderate detectability across its range.