Hodges-6576
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Iridopsis sanctissima
Iridopsis sanctissima is a species of geometrid moth described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It is a member of the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of inchworm moths whose larvae are characterized by their distinctive looping locomotion. The species has been recorded from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Its small size and limited distribution suggest it may be associated with specific host plants in desert scrub or chaparral habitats, though these relationships remain poorly documented.