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Geometridae
91a0074 – 7121   Idaea ostentaria (Walker, 1861)
             Showy Wave

© Jeff Hollenbeck
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Synonymy: Acidalia ostentaria Walker, 1861
Acidalia marceata Cassino, 1931
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Idaea ostentaria
© Machelle White
Idaea ostentaria
© Carol Wolf
Idaea ostentaria
© Gary Goss
Idaea ostentaria
© Bob Belmont
Idaea ostentaria
16mm – © Jim Vargo

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