Mesoleuca gratulata

(Walker, 1862)

Western White-Ribboned Carpet, Half-White Carpet Moth

Mesoleuca gratulata is a geometrid in the Larentiinae, commonly known as the western white-ribboned carpet or half-white carpet moth. The was described by Francis Walker in 1862. Two are recognized: M. g. gratulata and M. g. latialbata. It is recorded from North America with confirmed presence in Alberta, Canada.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mesoleuca gratulata: /mɛsəˈluːkə ˌɡrætyˈleɪtə/

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Distribution

North America; confirmed present in Alberta, Canada.

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