Perizoma curvilinea
(Hulst, 1896)
Perizoma curvilinea is a small geometrid in the Larentiinae, described by George Hulst in 1896 from North America. It is a member of the diverse Perizoma, which includes many associated with wetland and riparian . The species is recorded across much of North America with over 1,000 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is relatively common and readily encountered by observers. It is assigned Hodges number 7324 in the North American moth numbering system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perizoma curvilinea: /pɛˈrɪzoʊmə ˌkɜrvɪˈlɪniə/
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Distribution
North America. Records span the United States and Canada, with iNaturalist observations concentrated in the northern and western United States and southern Canada. The Perizoma is broadly associated with moist , though specific habitat requirements for this remain undocumented.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Hydriomena curvilinea by Hulst in 1896, later transferred to Perizoma. The basionym reflects historical uncertainty in distinguishing these closely related geometrid .
Observation frequency
With 1,096 iNaturalist observations as of source date, this is among the more frequently recorded North American Perizoma, though this may reflect observer effort and accessibility rather than true abundance.