Scopula quinquelinearia
Packard, 1871
Five-lined wave moth
quinquelinearia is a small in the , described by Packard in 1871. It is characterized by five distinct longitudinal on the , from which its specific epithet derives. The occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. Like other members of the Scopula, its are inchworm- that feed on various herbaceous plants and shrubs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scopula quinquelinearia: /ˈskɒpjʊlə ˌkwɪŋˌkwɪliˈnɛəriə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Canada and the northern United States. The ' range extends across and temperate regions of North America, though precise distribution details remain limited in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Scopula limboundataBoth are small in the with similar patterns; S. limboundata has more distinctly scalloped wing margins and is more widespread in eastern North America
- Scopula junctariaHistorically confused with S. quinquelinearia; S. junctaria (simple wave) has a more uniform grayish coloration with less prominent longitudinal and occurs across Canada and northern U.S.