Psychophora phocata
(Möschler, 1862)
Psychophora phocata is a of in the Geometridae, Larentiinae. Originally described as Cidaria phocata by Möschler in 1862, it is currently placed in the Psychophora. The species is recorded from North America. Like other members of Psychophora, it likely inhabits high-latitude or high-elevation environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described under the basionym Cidaria phocata Möschler, 1862, this was later transferred to the Psychophora. The genus Psychophora is characterized by species with reduced or modified wings, often associated with cold environments.