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Geometridae
91a0743 – 6311   Macaria graphidaria (Hulst, 1887)

© Maury Heiman
Distribution: Type locality: Texas.
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Synonymy: Semiothisa graphidaria Hulst, 1887
Taxonomic Notes: Macaria graphidaria (Hulst, 1887), 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. 149; pl. 3.40-41. 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
Macaria graphidaria
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Macaria graphidaria
© Maury Heiman
Macaria graphidaria
© Maury Heiman
Macaria graphidaria
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Macaria graphidaria
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Macaria graphidaria
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Macaria graphidaria
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Macaria graphidaria
19mm – © Jim Vargo
Macaria graphidaria
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