Epirrhoe plebeculata

(Guenée, [1858])

Orange-winged Carpet

Epirrhoe plebeculata, commonly known as the Orange-winged Carpet, is a geometrid in the . It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. The was first described by Guenée in 1858 and is recognized by MONA/Hodges number 7395. Two are recognized: E. p. plebeculata and E. p. vivida.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epirrhoe plebeculata: /ɛˈpɪrhoʊ ˌplɛbɛkjuˈleɪtə/

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Distribution

North America. Documented occurrences in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. Full range extent within North America not precisely defined in available sources.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Epirrhoe plebeculata plebeculata and Epirrhoe plebeculata vivida Barnes & McDunnough.

Taxonomic identifiers

MONA/Hodges number: 7395.

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