Pterocypha defensata
Walker, 1862
Pterocypha defensata is a of geometrid in the Larentiinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1862. The species has been recorded from the Caribbean Sea region and North America. Its taxonomic status is complicated by synonymy with Pterocypha floridata in some sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterocypha defensata: /ˌtɛrəˈsɪfə dɪˈfɛnsɑːtə/
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Distribution
Caribbean Sea region and North America.
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Taxonomic note
GBIF lists this as a synonym of Pterocypha floridata, while Catalogue of Life accepts it as a valid species. The MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number for this species is 7299.