Knudsonia lathraeata
Matson & Ferguson, 2021
Knudsonia lathraeata is a of geometrid described in 2021 by Matson and Ferguson. It belongs to a recently established within the Geometridae. The species is known from very few observations, reflecting either rarity or limited survey effort in its range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Knudsonia lathraeata: /nʌdˈsoʊniə læθˈriːətə/
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Identification
The Knudsonia was erected in 2021, separating these from related geometrid genera based on genitalic and wing pattern characters. Specific diagnostic features for K. lathraeata versus would require examination of the original description.
Distribution
Known from the southwestern United States; type locality details would be found in the original description (Matson & Ferguson, 2021).
Similar Taxa
- Other Knudsonia species in this recently described share similar overall and would require detailed examination to distinguish.
- Formerly classified geometrids in related generaThis and its were previously placed in other , so historical literature may use different names for superficially similar .
More Details
Recent description
As a described in 2021, published information is limited to the original taxonomic description. Field observations and biological data remain scarce.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'lathraeata' derives from Greek 'lathraios' meaning secret or hidden, likely alluding to the ' cryptic nature or difficulty of detection.