Scopula fuscata
(Hulst, 1887)
fuscata is a in the , first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. It is distributed across western North America from southwestern Saskatchewan through British Columbia and southward to California and Arizona. The inhabits montane environments including foothill regions. have a wingspan of 24–28 mm.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scopula fuscata: //ˈskɒpjʊlə fʊsˈkɑːtə//
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Identification
No specific identification criteria distinguishing this from other species are documented in available sources. Identification likely requires examination of or detailed pattern analysis by .
Appearance
have a wingspan of 24–28 mm (0.94–1.10 in). As a member of the , it likely exhibits the typical geometrid with relatively broad held flat at rest and a slender body. Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Montane areas, including foothills. The occurs in mountainous regions at moderate elevations rather than lowland or alpine extremes.
Distribution
North America: southwestern Saskatchewan west to British Columbia, south to California and Arizona. Distribution records confirm presence in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada.
Seasonality
activity period is not explicitly documented, but based on the montane and similar , likely occurs during summer months.