Heterusia

Hübner, [1831]

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Heterusia is a of in the Geometridae, Larentiinae, first described by Jacob Hübner in 1831. The genus is restricted to the Americas. At least one , Heterusia atalantata, exhibits day-flying , which is uncommon among geometrid moths.

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How to pronounce Heterusia: //ˌhɛtəˈruːz.i.ə//

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Distribution

Confined to the Americas. Heterusia atalantata has been documented in Mexico.

Behavior

At least one (Heterusia atalantata) is day-flying, an unusual trait among Geometridae.

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Taxonomic history

First described by Jacob Hübner in 1827–31, with formal authorship cited as Hübner, [1831].

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