Semaeopus

Herrich-Schäffer, [1855]

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Semaeopus is a of in the Geometridae, Sterrhinae. The genus was erected by Gottlieb August Wilhelm Herrich-Schäffer in 1855 and contains approximately nine described . These moths are classified within the diverse Geometridae family, commonly known as geometer moths or inchworms, characterized by their slender bodies and the looping movement of their caterpillars.

Semaeopus marginata by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.Semaeopus cantona by no rights reserved, uploaded by Andreas Manz. Used under a CC0 license.Semaeopus gracilata by no rights reserved, uploaded by Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Semaeopus: //sɛˈmiːəpəs//

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Type species

The type for Semaeopus has not been explicitly stated in the provided sources.

Species diversity

Nine are currently recognized in the : S. argocosma, S. callichroa, S. cantona, S. castaria, S. ella, S. gracilata, S. indignaria, S. marginata, and S. vincentii.

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