Dichordophorini

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Dichordophorini is a tribe of within the Geometridae. The tribe contains the Dichordophora and related . Members are geometrid moths, commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to the characteristic larval locomotion. The tribe is part of the diverse Geometridae family, one of the largest families of Lepidoptera.

TAM0096 Dichordophora phoenix (50999363353) by NSG group from Lund, Sweden. Used under a CC0 license.Dichordophora phoenix, -26172, det. Sperry, Borrego, California, April 1946, Crickmer (49550729567) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Dichordophorini: /dɪˌkɔrdoʊˈfɔrɪnaɪ/

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Taxonomic Note

The Dichordophora was historically placed in Geometridae; the tribe Dichordophorini was established to accommodate this and related genera. The exact circumscription of the tribe may vary among classifications.

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