Synchlora irregularia
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1918)
emerald moth
Synchlora irregularia is a of emerald moth in the Geometridae, first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It belongs to a known for remarkable caterpillars that camouflage themselves by adorning their bodies with bits of plants upon which they feed. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Synchlora irregularia: /sɪŋˈklɔːrə ɪˌrɛɡjʊˈlɛəriə/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Synchlora aerataBoth are emerald moths in the same with similar camouflaged looper caterpillars that adorn themselves with plant material; S. aerata is widespread in the eastern U.S. and better documented
- Other Synchlora speciesThe contains approximately 12 North American , many with similar larval camouflage and emerald-green coloration
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Mystery of the frass revealed: Camouflaged looper, Synchlora aerata — Bug of the Week
- Plants as camouflage - who thought of it first? Meet the camouflaged looper, Synchlora aerate — Bug of the Week
- Geometridae | Beetles In The Bush
- Lepidoptera | Beetles In The Bush | Page 7
- October | 2012 | Beetles In The Bush
- Archive — Bug of the Week