Dichorda consequaria
(Edwards, 1884)
Spectacular Emerald Moth
Dichorda consequaria is a of emerald moth in the Geometridae, first described by Edwards in 1884. The species is found in Central America and North America. It is one of two recognized within the Dichorda consequaria complex, with the nominate subspecies D. c. consequaria and D. c. perpendiculata described by Warren in 1904. The species is assigned Hodges number 7054 in the North American numbering system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichorda consequaria: //daɪˈkɔːrdə ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛəriə//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Dichorda iridariaBoth are emerald moths in the Dichorda with similar green coloration; D. iridaria is known as the showy emerald moth and occurs in similar in North America
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Dichorda consequaria consequaria (nominate) and Dichorda consequaria perpendiculata Warren, 1904
Taxonomic numbering
Assigned MONA/Hodges number 7054 in the North American Lepidoptera numbering system