Plemyria georgii
Hulst, 1896
George's carpet moth
Plemyria georgii, commonly known as George's carpet , is a geometrid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species is documented across northern North America with over 1,000 citizen science observations recorded. Its Hodges number 7216 provides a standardized reference for North American Lepidoptera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plemyria georgii: //plɛˈmɪriə ˈɡeɪɔrdʒiː//
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Identification
The can be referenced by Hodges number 7216 in North American identification systems. As a member of Plemyria within Larentiinae, it shares characteristics with other carpet moths in this group, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
North America. Documented presence in Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Documented presence in United States: Vermont. The appears to have a northern distribution pattern concentrated in prairie and northeastern regions.
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Taxonomic authority
First described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896, an American entomologist known for his work on North American Lepidoptera.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 1,062 observations, indicating the is moderately well-documented through citizen science, though concentrated in regions with active naturalist .