Acratodes
Guenée, 1857
Species Guides
1Acratodes is a of in the Geometridae, Sterrhinae, erected by Achille Guenée in 1857. Some taxonomic sources treat it as a synonym of the genus Xystrota. The genus contains at least three described , including the type species Acratodes phakellurata.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acratodes: /ˈækrəˌtoʊdiːz/
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Identification
Identification requires examination of genitalia and wing pattern characteristics; the is distinguished from related Sterrhinae genera by subtle differences in forewing venation and male genitalic structures. Some sources merge this genus with Xystrota based on perceived lack of consistent diagnostic features.
Similar Taxa
- XystrotaSome taxonomic authorities synonymize Acratodes with Xystrota due to overlapping morphological characteristics; the two are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination of genitalic structures.
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The status of Acratodes remains unresolved in some taxonomic databases. Catalogue of Life lists it as accepted, while Wikipedia and other sources note it is treated as a synonym of Xystrota by some authorities. This reflects ongoing debate about generic boundaries within Sterrhinae.