Scopula quinquelinearia
Packard, 1871
Five-lined wave moth
Scopula quinquelinearia is a small in the Geometridae, described by Packard in 1871. It is characterized by five distinct longitudinal lines on the forewings, 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 larvae are inchworm-type caterpillars 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 Geometridae in the Scopula with similar wing 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 lines and occurs across Canada and northern U.S.