Nemoria rubrifrontaria
(Packard, 1873)
red-fronted emerald
Nemoria rubrifrontaria, commonly known as the red-fronted emerald, is a geometrid described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873. The species is distinguished by its pink and leaf-mimicking that develop through five . It has been documented in association with sweet fern (Myrica aspleniifolia) in Michigan, with eggs detected on foliage in June.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemoria rubrifrontaria: /nɛˈmɔːr.i.ə ˌruː.brɪ.frʌnˈtɛə.ri.ə/
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Identification
The is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7047. appear to mimic the leaves of sweet fern, a trait that may aid in field identification. The "red-fronted emerald" suggests distinctive coloration on the portion of the , though specific diagnostic features for separating this species from are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Collections have been made in areas with sweet fern (Myrica aspleniifolia) presence. Specific requirements beyond association are not documented.
Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Michigan (Barton City, Alcona County) and Vermont, United States.
Seasonality
have been detected on foliage in June. activity period is not documented in available sources.
Diet
have been reared to adulthood on sweet fern (Myrica aspleniifolia) foliage.
Host Associations
- Myrica aspleniifolia - larval sweet fern
Life Cycle
are pink. through five before and adulthood. One individual was successfully reared from egg to on sweet fern foliage in laboratory conditions.
Similar Taxa
- Other Nemoria speciesMembers of Nemoria share emerald coloration and leaf-mimicking larval ; specific distinguishing characters for N. rubrifrontaria require examination of or other fine morphological details not summarized in available sources.
More Details
Original description
Described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873, originally as Racheospila rubrifrontaria.