Pleuroprucha asthenaria
(Walker, 1861)
Asthene Wave, asthene wave moth
Pleuroprucha asthenaria, commonly known as the Asthene Wave or asthene wave , is a geometrid moth described by Francis Walker in 1861. It belongs to the Sterrhinae, a group often characterized by wavy wing patterns. The has a broad distribution spanning North America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pleuroprucha asthenaria: //ˌplʊə.roʊˈpruː.kə ˌæs.θəˈnɛə.ri.ə//
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Distribution
Present in North America (including the United States, with records from Florida and Oklahoma), the Caribbean (Cuba and Jamaica), and South America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in all three regions.
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Taxonomic history
First described by Francis Walker in 1861. The has been variously reported under slightly different geographic ranges in historical literature, with some sources emphasizing Caribbean distribution and others emphasizing broader Neotropical presence.
Subfamily placement
Classified in Sterrhinae, a of Geometridae that includes many with characteristic wavy transverse lines on the wings.