Leptostales rubromarginaria
(Packard, 1871)
Dark-ribboned Wave, Dark-ribboned Wave Moth
Leptostales rubromarginaria, known as the dark-ribboned wave, is a geometrid first described by Packard in 1871. It belongs to the Sterrhinae, a group commonly referred to as waves due to their characteristic patterns. The is recorded across North America with over 400 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-documented. Its MONA/Hodges number is 7179, a standard North American lepidopteran cataloging identifier.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leptostales rubromarginaria: /lɛp.təˈsteɪ.liːz ˌruː.brəʊ.mɑːr.dʒɪˈnɛə.riə/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Acidalia rubromarginaria by Packard in 1871, later transferred to Leptostales.
Cataloging information
Assigned MONA/Hodges number 7179 in the North American Photographers Group and related checklists.