Zenophleps obscurata
Hulst, 1896
Zenophleps obscurata is a geometrid in the Larentiinae, described by Hulst in 1896. It is recorded from North America with over 200 iNaturalist observations. The Zenophleps contains relatively few described species, and this appears to be one of the better-documented members of the genus in terms of occurrence data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zenophleps obscurata: /zeˈnɒflɛps ˌɒbskjʊˈreɪtə/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America; presence confirmed by distribution records in GBIF and iNaturalist observations.
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Taxonomic notes
The Zenophleps is placed in Larentiinae, tribe unassigned. The specific epithet 'obscurata' suggests dark or obscure coloration, though original description details are not available in provided sources.
Data availability
Over 200 iNaturalist observations exist for this , suggesting it is encountered with some regularity by observers, though detailed biological information remains sparse in accessible literature.