Entephria takuata
Taylor, 1908
Entephria takuata is a Nearctic of geometrid in the Larentiinae, described by Taylor in 1908. It belongs to a of 11 recognized Nearctic species that have been subject to recent taxonomic revision. The species is poorly known in terms of and , with minimal observational records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Entephria takuata: /ɛnˈtɛf.rɪ.ə təˈkwa.tə/
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Identification
Entephria takuata can be distinguished from other Nearctic Entephria by genitalic characters; the revision of the provides drawings of male and female genitalia for diagnostic purposes. External alone is insufficient for reliable identification within this genus.
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Distribution
Nearctic region; specifically recorded from North America. The lectotype was designated in the revision of Nearctic Entephria .
Similar Taxa
- Entephria polata species complexFormerly included now elevated to rank; E. takuata was revised alongside these and requires genitalic examination for separation.
- Other Nearctic Entephria speciesThe contains 11 Nearctic that are morphologically similar and require dissection and genitalia examination for accurate identification.
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Taxonomic history
A lectotype was designated for Entephria takuata in the 1997 revision of Nearctic Entephria. The was described by Taylor in 1908.
Data limitations
Only 2 iNaturalist observations and minimal published biological information are available for this .