Idaea obfusaria
(Walker, 1861)
rippled wave
Idaea obfusaria, commonly known as the rippled wave, is a of geometrid in the Geometridae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1861 and is found in North America. The species belongs to the Sterrhinae, a group of small moths often referred to as waves or carpets due to their characteristic wing patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idaea obfusaria: //ɪˈdiːə ɒbfjuːˈsɛəriə//
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records confirm presence in this region.
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Taxonomic authority
Original description by Francis Walker in 1861 as Acidalia obfusaria; later transferred to Idaea.
Hodges number
MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 7123.