Hydriomena renunciata
(Walker, 1862)
Renounced Hydriomena Moth
Hydriomena renunciata is a geometrid in the Larentiinae, commonly known as the Renounced Hydriomena Moth. The was described by Walker in 1862 and is distributed across North America. Four are recognized, including the nominate subspecies and regional forms in western and northern areas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydriomena renunciata: /haɪˌdraɪəˈmiːnə rɛnʌnsiˈeɪtə/
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Identification
Identification to level within Hydriomena requires examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis. The Hydriomena is characterized by relatively broad wings with intricate, wavy transverse lines. differentiation is based on geographic origin and subtle coloration differences: H. r. pernigrata is notably darker, while H. r. viridescens shows greenish tones.
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The four suggest broader regional distribution across northern and western portions of the continent.
Similar Taxa
- Other Hydriomena speciesConvergent wing patterns in Larentiinae make visual separation unreliable; genital dissection or often required for definitive identification.
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Subspecies
Four recognized: H. r. renunciata (nominate), H. r. columbiata (Taylor, 1906) from British Columbia region, H. r. pernigrata (Barnes & McDunnough, 1917) characterized by darker coloration, and H. r. viridescens (McDunnough, 1954) with greenish wing tones.
Cataloging
Recorded as Hodges number 7236 in the MONA ( of North America) numbering system.