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Geometridae
91a1252 – 6764   Phaeoura cristifera Hulst, 1896

© Charles W. Melton
Distribution: Type locality: Colorado.
Similar Species:
  • According to BOLD, the moth in Charles Melton's large photo matched 100% with DNA of both P. cristifera and P. quernaria.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Phaeoura cristifera Hulst, 1896
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 29.21f; p. 214. Book Review and ordering
  • Rindge, F.H., 1961. A revision of the Nacophorini (Lepidoptera, Geometridae). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, 123(2): 110; pl. 19, figs. 7, 8; text figs. 2, 14, 33.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Phaeoura cristifera
© Ron Votaw
Phaeoura cristifera
© Charles Melton
Phaeoura cristifera
© Charles Melton
Phaeoura cristifera
– © Bob Belmont
Phaeoura cristifera
38mm – © Jim Vargo
Phaeoura cristifera
48mm – © Jim Vargo - f.
Phaeoura cristifera
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

Phaeoura cristifera
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG


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