Packard-1871

Guides

  • Gloveria arizonensis

    Arizona Lappet

    Gloveria arizonensis is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae. The species was described by Packard in 1871. It is native to the southwestern United States, with documented occurrences in California, Texas, Colorado, and Utah. The genus Gloveria belongs to the subfamily Lasiocampinae within the tent caterpillar and lappet moth family.

  • Pero behrensaria

    Behr's Pero Moth, Behr's pero

    Pero behrensaria, commonly known as Behr's Pero Moth or Behr's pero, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. First described by Packard in 1871, it is native to North America. The species is recognized by the MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 6760. Three subspecies have been described: P. b. behrensaria, P. b. daulus (Rindge, 1955), and P. b. sperryi (Rindge, 1955).

  • Scopula quinquelinearia

    Five-lined wave moth

    Scopula quinquelinearia is a small moth in the family Geometridae, described by Packard in 1871. It is characterized by five distinct longitudinal lines on the forewings, from which its specific epithet derives. The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. Like other members of the genus Scopula, its larvae are inchworm-type caterpillars that feed on various herbaceous plants and shrubs.