Geometridae

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Chesias isabella Schawerda, 1915

Chesias isabella Schawerda, 1915

Chesias isabella Schawerda, 1915

Chesias isabella is a Geometridae moth described in 1915, found in France, Spain, and Portugal, with a 36–39 mm wingspan.

Chesias legatella (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Chesias legatella (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Chesias legatella (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

The streak is a variable Geometridae moth found in parts of Europe and North Africa, named for its distinct forewing streak.

Chesias rufata (Fabricius, 1775)

Chesias rufata (Fabricius, 1775)

Chesias rufata (Fabricius, 1775)

Chesias rufata, the broom-tip, is a geometrid moth found across Europe and parts of North Africa and West Asia.

Odezia atrata (Linnaeus, 1758)

Odezia atrata (Linnaeus, 1758)

Odezia atrata (Linnaeus, 1758)

Odezia atrata, the chimney sweeper, is the only species in the monotypic geometrid moth genus Odezia, found across the Palearctic.

Lampropteryx suffumata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Lampropteryx suffumata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Lampropteryx suffumata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Lampropteryx suffumata is a moth with 25–32 mm wingspan, brown-marked wings, and larvae that feed on Galium.

Perizoma epictata Barnes & McDunnough, 1916

Perizoma epictata Barnes & McDunnough, 1916

Perizoma epictata Barnes & McDunnough, 1916

Perizoma epictata is a geometrid moth species found in North America, with MONA Hodges number 7326.

Ziridava xylinaria Walker, 1862

Ziridava xylinaria Walker, 1862

Ziridava xylinaria Walker, 1862

Ziridava xylinaria is a moth species with distinct patterned markings and differing wingspans between males and females.

Palpoctenidia phoenicosoma (Swinhoe, 1895)

Palpoctenidia phoenicosoma (Swinhoe, 1895)

Palpoctenidia phoenicosoma (Swinhoe, 1895)

Palpoctenidia phoenicosoma is the only species in the monotypic geometrid moth genus Palpoctenidia, found in China, Japan, and India.

Pseudeuchlora kafebera (Swinhoe, 1894)

Pseudeuchlora kafebera (Swinhoe, 1894)

Pseudeuchlora kafebera (Swinhoe, 1894)

Pseudeuchlora is a monotypic geometrid moth genus whose only species, Pseudeuchlora kafebera, occurs in Asia including India.

Disclisioprocta stellata (Guenée, 1857)

Disclisioprocta stellata (Guenée, 1857)

Disclisioprocta stellata (Guenée, 1857)

Disclisioprocta stellata, the somber carpet, is a Geometridae moth with a widespread range across the Americas, Africa, and introduced Hawaii.

Chaetolopha emporias (Turner, 1904)

Chaetolopha emporias (Turner, 1904)

Chaetolopha emporias (Turner, 1904)

Chaetolopha emporias is a geometrid moth found in Queensland and Tasmania, Australia, whose larvae likely feed on Polypodiophyta.

Chaetolopha oxyntis (Meyrick, 1891)

Chaetolopha oxyntis (Meyrick, 1891)

Chaetolopha oxyntis (Meyrick, 1891)

Chaetolopha oxyntis is a 40 mm wingspan Australian geometrid moth whose larvae likely feed on Polypodiophyta.

Chaetolopha leucophragma (Meyrick, 1891)

Chaetolopha leucophragma (Meyrick, 1891)

Chaetolopha leucophragma (Meyrick, 1891)

Chaetolopha leucophragma is a Geometridae moth found in Australia, whose larvae likely feed on Polypodiophyta.

Chaetolopha niphosticha (Turner, 1907)

Chaetolopha niphosticha (Turner, 1907)

Chaetolopha niphosticha (Turner, 1907)

Chaetolopha niphosticha is a Geometridae moth found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, Australia.

Anachloris uncinata (Guenée)

Anachloris uncinata (Guenée)

Anachloris uncinata (Guenée)

Anachloris uncinata, the hook-winged carpet, is a Geometridae moth found in southern Australia that feeds on two Hibbertia species.

Anachloris subochraria Doubleday, 1843

Anachloris subochraria Doubleday, 1843

Anachloris subochraria Doubleday, 1843

Anachloris subochraria is a day-flying geometrid moth found in Australia and New Zealand with a ~30 mm wingspan.

Microdes epicryptis Meyrick, 1897

Microdes epicryptis Meyrick, 1897

Microdes epicryptis Meyrick, 1897

Microdes epicryptis is a moth species endemic to New Zealand that lives in lowland wetlands, with larvae that feed on Juncaceae plants.

Microdes villosata Guenée, 1857

Microdes villosata Guenée, 1857

Microdes villosata Guenée, 1857

Microdes villosata is a geometrid moth species found in Australia, including Tasmania.

Microdes squamulata Guenée

Microdes squamulata Guenée

Microdes squamulata Guenée

Microdes squamulata Guenée is a Geometridae moth species found in Australia, including Tasmania.

Microdes diplodonta Turner, 1904

Microdes diplodonta Turner, 1904

Microdes diplodonta Turner, 1904

Microdes diplodonta is a Geometridae moth species endemic to Australia, including Tasmania.

Asaphodes abrogata (Walker, 1862)

Asaphodes abrogata (Walker, 1862)

Asaphodes abrogata (Walker, 1862)

Asaphodes abrogata is an endemic New Zealand moth that lives in South Island open tussock country, with larvae feeding on Plantago.

Asaphodes aegrota (Butler, 1879)

Asaphodes aegrota (Butler, 1879)

Asaphodes aegrota (Butler, 1879)

Asaphodes aegrota is a variable moth species endemic to New Zealand, found across three main islands in open lowland habitats.

Asaphodes beata (Butler, 1877)

Asaphodes beata (Butler, 1877)

Asaphodes beata (Butler, 1877)

Asaphodes beata is an endemic New Zealand moth species found in native forest and coastal areas.

Asaphodes clarata (Walker, 1862)

Asaphodes clarata (Walker, 1862)

Asaphodes clarata (Walker, 1862)

Asaphodes clarata is an endemic New Zealand upland moth species whose larvae feed on Ranunculus and adults pollinate two native plant species.

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