Hydriomena quinquefasciata
(Packard, 1871)
Hydriomena quinquefasciata is a geometrid in the Larentiinae, described by Packard in 1871. It is recorded from North America, with 61 observations documented on iNaturalist. The specific epithet 'quinquefasciata' refers to five bands, likely describing wing pattern markings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydriomena quinquefasciata: //ˌhaɪdɹiːəˈmiːnə ˌkwɪŋkwəfæsˈsiːɑːtə//
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries are not well documented.
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Nomenclature
The Hodges number for this is 7258, used in North American classification systems. The name 'quinquefasciata' (Latin: quinque = five, fasciata = banded) suggests five transverse bands on the wings, a common pattern element in Hydriomena species.
Taxonomic note
The Hydriomena belongs to the Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths within Geometridae. in this genus are often associated with coniferous and deciduous forests.