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Dichorda rectaria
emerald moth
Dichorda rectaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Geometrinae, commonly known as emerald moths due to their characteristic green coloration. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate D. r. rectaria and D. r. cockerelli described by Sperry in 1939.