Idaea micropterata
(Hulst, 1900)
Idaea micropterata is a of geometrid in the Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1900. It is native to North America and has been assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 7119. Like other members of the Idaea, it belongs to the Sterrhinae, commonly known as wave moths or carpet moths due to their characteristic wing patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idaea micropterata: /aɪˈdiːə maɪˌkrɒptəˈrɑːtə/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence in this region, though specific range details beyond continental-level occurrence are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic identifiers
The has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 7119, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera. The specific epithet 'micropterata' derives from Greek roots: 'micro-' (small) and 'pteron' (wing), likely referring to relatively small wing size compared to .