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 , it has the typical slender body and broad characteristic of . Specific wing pattern details distinguishing it from similar Sterrhinae require examination of markings described in original species descriptions.