Mesothea

Warren, 1901

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Mesothea is a in the Geometridae, established by Warren in 1901. Its sole , Mesothea incertata (day emerald or plain emerald), was described by Walker in 1863. The genus belongs to the Geometrinae, commonly known as the emerald moths. It is to North America.

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How to pronounce Mesothea: /mɛˈsoʊ.θiə/

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Distribution

North America. Specific records include Vermont, United States. The single Mesothea incertata occurs across this range.

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Subspecies

Mesothea incertata has two recognized : Mesothea incertata incertata (Walker, 1863) and Mesothea incertata viridipennata (Hulst, 1896).

Taxonomic status

The is , containing only one . The MONA or Hodges number for Mesothea incertata is 7085.

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