Chloropteryx nordicaria
(Schaus, 1901)
Chloropteryx nordicaria is an emerald in the , first described by Schaus in 1901. It belongs to the Geometrinae, commonly known as emerald moths due to their characteristic green coloration. The is distributed across Central and North America. It is cataloged under Hodges number 7076 in the North moth numbering system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chloropteryx nordicaria: /klɔːrɒptərɪks nɔːrdɪˈkɑːriə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific countries or regions within these areas are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Gelasma nordicaria by Schaus in 1901, later transferred to the Chloropteryx. The basionym Gelasma nordicaria is retained as a synonym.
Cataloging
Assigned MONA/Hodges number 7076, used for standardized reference in North lepidopteran databases.