Idaea celtima
(Schaus, 1901)
Celtic Wave
Idaea celtima is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, commonly known as the Celtic Wave. First described by Schaus in 1901 under the basionym Ptychopoda celtima, this small moth is native to North America. It belongs to the Sterrhinae, a group of generally small, often delicate moths with characteristic wavy or lined wing patterns. The species has been documented in iNaturalist with over 1,400 observations, indicating it is relatively well-recorded by citizen scientists.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idaea celtima: /ˈɪdiə səˈltɪmə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific distribution details beyond this continental range are not documented in available sources.
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Nomenclature
The was originally described as Ptychopoda celtima by Schaus in 1901 and later transferred to the Idaea. The MONA or Hodges number for this species is 7109, a standardized numbering system used for North American Lepidoptera.