Lophosis labeculata

(Hulst, 1887)

Stained Lophosis, stained lophosis moth

Lophosis labeculata, commonly known as the stained lophosis , is the sole in the Lophosis. It is a geometrid moth found across North America. The species was first described by Hulst in 1887, with the genus established in 1896. It is relatively well-documented with over 2,400 observations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lophosis labeculata: //loˈfo.sɪs læˌbɛ.kjuˈlɑː.tə//

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Identification

The can be recognized by its placement in the Lophosis; no other species share this genus. As a member of Geometridae, it has the typical slender body and broad wings characteristic of geometer moths. Specific wing pattern details distinguishing it from similar Sterrhinae require examination of markings described in original species descriptions.