Dysstroma formosa

(Hulst, 1896)

Formosa Carpet Moth

Dysstroma formosa, commonly known as the Formosa carpet moth, is a of geometrid in the Geometridae. It is found in North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont. The species was described by Hulst in 1896. As a member of the carpet moth group, it belongs to a diverse of geometrid moths characterized by their relatively broad wings and typically cryptic coloration.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dysstroma formosa: /dɪsˈstroʊmə fɔːrˈmoʊsə/

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Distribution

North America: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada; Vermont in the United States.

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