Nemoria catachloa
(Hulst, 1898)
Florida Emerald
Nemoria catachloa, known as the Florida Emerald, is a of emerald moth in the Geometridae. It was originally described as Aplodes catachloa by Hulst in 1898. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7031.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemoria catachloa: /nɛˈmɔːriə kæˈtækləʊə/
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Distribution
North America
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Nomenclature
Originally described under the basionym Aplodes catachloa by Hulst in 1898, later transferred to Nemoria. The specific epithet 'catachloa' derives from Greek roots suggesting 'broken' or 'fractured' green, possibly alluding to coloration patterns.
Taxonomic Authority
Hulst, 1898