Nemoria pulcherrima

(Barnes & McDunnough, 1916)

emerald moth

Nemoria pulcherrima is a of emerald moth in the Geometridae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1916. It is characterized by its bright green coloration typical of the Nemoria. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 7016.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nemoria pulcherrima: /nɛˈmoʊriə pʌlˈkɛrɪmə/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic history

Originally described under the basionym Chlorosea pulcherrima, this was later transferred to the Nemoria. It was first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1916.

Taxonomic identifiers

MONA or Hodges number: 7016

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