Geina sheppardi
Landry, 1989
Sheppard's Plume Moth
Geina sheppardi is a in the Pterophoridae, described by Landry in 1989. It is known from western North America with scattered records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Geina, it belongs to a group of plume moths associated with wild grape and related plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Geina sheppardi: /ˈdʒiːnə ˈʃɛpɑrdi/
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Identification
As a Geina , it likely exhibits the characteristic wing structure with divided or lobed wings. Specific diagnostic features separating it from such as Geina periscelidactylus and Geina tenuidactylus are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Western North America, with records from California, Mississippi, Ontario, and Wisconsin. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in Canada (CA) and United States (US).
Similar Taxa
- Geina periscelidactylusShares the same and general wing ; distinguished by subtle differences in wing pattern and genitalia not visible in field observations.
- Geina tenuidactylusAnother congeneric with overlapping range; requires dissection or detailed wing venation analysis for reliable separation.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Bernard Landry in 1989, making it a relatively recently recognized within the diverse Pterophoridae .