Archirhoe neomexicana

(Hulst, 1896)

New Mexico Carpet Moth

Archirhoe neomexicana is a geometrid in the Larentiinae, commonly known as the New Mexico Carpet Moth. The was originally described by George D. Hulst in 1896 under the name Hydriomena neomexicana. It has been recorded across Central America and North America, with 2,802 observations documented on iNaturalist.

New Mexico Carpet Moth, Archirhoe neomexicana, -26053, Det. R. Hannawacker, Flagstaff, Arizona. 13 June 1949, Noel Crickmer (49551316987) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.Archirhoe neomexicana -72059, det. R. Hannawacker, Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, Arizona, 8 July 1951, Louis Schellbach III (49550046357) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Archirhoe neomexicana: /ɑrˈkaɪroʊ niːoʊmɛksɪˈkænə/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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