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Geometridae
91a0735 – 6290   Macaria loricaria (Eversmann, 1837)

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Distribution: Caution: A single range map dot for a Canadian province may represent records without specific location data.
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Synonymy: Fidonia loricaria Eversmann, 1837
Sympherta julia Hulst, 1896
Thamnonoma nubilata Warren, 1904
Idaea vinctaria Zeller, 1846
Taxonomic Notes: Macaria loricaria (Eversmann, 1837), formerly placed in the genus Itame in Hodges et al. (1983) (Checklist) and in the genus Speranza in Ferguson (2008), is returned to genus Macaria in Sihvonen & Skou (2015) following Scoble & Krüger (2002).
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Ferguson, D. C., 2008. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 17.2: p. 134; pl. 3.16-17. order or free PDF
  • Sihvonen, P. & P. Skou, 2015. Ennominae I. In: A. Hausmann (ed.): The Geometrid Moths of Europe, 5: 1-657.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at E. H. Strickland Museum
Macaria loricaria
– © CNC - Jocelyn Gill
Macaria loricaria
– © CNC - Jocelyn Gill
Macaria loricaria
© Gary Anweiler
Macaria loricaria
LG – © Jim Troubridge
Macaria loricaria
LG – © Jim Troubridge
Macaria loricaria
29mm – © Jim Vargo
Macaria loricaria
© Canadian National Collection LG

Macaria loricaria
© Canadian National Collection LG

Macaria loricaria
© Roxanne Bertrand (Quebec.ca) LG
on Populus tremuloides
Macaria loricaria
© Jessica Durand (Quebec.ca) LG
on Populus tremuloides
Macaria loricaria
© Jessica Durand (Quebec.ca) LG
on Populus tremuloides
Macaria loricaria
© Jessica Durand (Quebec.ca) LG
on Populus tremuloides

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