Stamnodes

Guenée, [1858]

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Stamnodes is a of geometrid moths (Larentiinae) established by Guenée in 1858. The genus contains approximately 36 documented in Mexico alone, with additional species distributed across North America. Members are generally small with forewing lengths typically 14–17 mm. Several species have been described or revised in recent taxonomic treatments using genitalic and COI barcode data for species delimitation.

Stamnodes ululata by (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC-BY license.Stamnodes topazata by (c) Jared Shorma, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jared Shorma. Used under a CC-BY license.Stamnodes tessellata by no rights reserved, uploaded by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stamnodes: /ˈstæmnədiːz/

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Habitat

Hill country and associated terrain in southwestern North America; some linked to supporting woody mints (Salvia species) in the Lamiaceae.

Distribution

North America, with documented occurrence in the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico. Specific records include Vermont, USA per distribution databases. Mexican fauna includes 36 documented .

Seasonality

of at least one (S. fergusoni) collected in September with peak activity during this month.

Behavior

attracted to UV and mercury-vapor light traps.

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