Grossbeckia semimaculata
Barnes & McDunnough, 1912
Grossbeckia semimaculata is a of geometrid first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. It belongs to the Larentiinae, a diverse group of moths commonly known as carpet moths or pug moths. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 7283. Only four observations are documented in iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Grossbeckia semimaculata: //ɡrɒsˈbɛki.ə ˌsɛmiˌmækjuˈlɑːtə//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
First described in 1912 by entomologists William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough, both prominent figures in North American lepidopterology during the early 20th century.
Cataloguing
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 7283, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.
Observation rarity
Only four observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source data, suggesting either genuine rarity, restricted specificity, or undercollection.