Walker-1860
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Aethalura intertexta
Four-barred Gray, Smoky Carpet Moth
Aethalura intertexta, commonly known as the four-barred gray or smoky carpet moth, is a geometrid moth species first described by Francis Walker in 1860. It belongs to the family Geometridae, one of the largest families of moths. The species is native to North America and includes two recognized subspecies: A. i. intertexta and A. i. fumata. Like other carpet moths, adults likely have the characteristic broad, somewhat flattened wings typical of the group.
Balsa
Balsa is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae (Noctuoidea), described by Francis Walker in 1860. The genus belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest groups of owlet moths. Records indicate presence in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. The genus includes multiple species, though specific biological details for individual species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Orthofidonia tinctaria
Marbled Wave, Marbled Wave Moth
Orthofidonia tinctaria, commonly known as the marbled wave or marbled wave moth, is a geometrid moth species described by Walker in 1860. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species is recorded from North America, with confirmed presence in the northeastern United States including Vermont. Its MONA (Moths of North America) Hodges number is 6428.
Tacparia
Tacparia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1860 and contains three recognized species: Tacparia zalissaria, Tacparia atropunctata, and Tacparia detersata. These moths are part of the diverse Geometridae family, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths.
Tacparia zalissaria
Tacparia zalissaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, described by Francis Walker in 1860. It is recorded from North America and assigned MONA/Hodges number 6805. The species belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their characteristic larval locomotion.