Semaeopus ella

(Hulst, 1896)

Golden Wave

Semaeopus ella is a geometrid in the Geometridae, commonly known as the Golden Wave. It is found in North America and has been assigned Hodges number 7141. Two are recognized: the nominate Semaeopus ella ella and Semaeopus ella ellatina described by Hulst in 1896. The was originally described under the Charommataea before being transferred to Semaeopus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Semaeopus ella: /sɛˈmiːəˌpoʊpəs ˈɛlə/

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Distribution

North America. Specific associations and precise range boundaries within the continent have not been documented in available sources.

Human Relevance

The has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 7141, a standardized numbering system used by North American lepidopterists for identification and cataloging purposes.

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