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Geometridae
910499.00 – 7093   Protoproutia laredoata (Cassino, 1931)

[T] - DNA - © Ann Hendrickson
Distribution: Holotype: Laredo, TX.
Similar Species:
  • Protoproutia rusticaria typically is smaller, WS: ~16mm vs. ~20mm, and has basal two-thirds of hind wings lighter with lines more defined.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Acidalia laredoata 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.
  • Cassino, S.E., 1931. New Geometridae. The Lepidopterist, 5(2): 16.
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Protoproutia laredoata
[T] - DNA - © Ann Hendrickson
Protoproutia laredoata
19mm - TX - LG – © Jim Vargo

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