Sphacelodes vulneraria

(Hübner, 1823)

Hübner's Olive

Sphacelodes vulneraria is a geometrid known as Hübner's Olive, distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. It is a well-documented with over 2,300 observations on iNaturalist. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6800 in North American moth classification systems.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sphacelodes vulneraria: /sfəˈsɛloʊdiːz vʌlnəˈrɛriə/

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Distribution

Caribbean Sea region, Central America, North America, and South America. GBIF records confirm presence in the Galápagos Islands, Colombia (Manizales), and Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul).

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