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Synchlora gerularia

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Synchlora gerularia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Geometridae
Genus:
Synchlora
Species:
S. gerularia
Binomial name
Synchlora gerularia
(Hubner, 1823)[1]
Synonyms
  • Comibaena gerularia Hubner, 1823
  • Racheospila jucunda Felder, 1875
  • Racheospila marginiplaga Walker, 1861
  • Phalaena ocellata Stoll, 1791 (preocc.)
  • Racheospila rufidorsaria Snellen, 1874
  • Phorodesma stollaria Guenee, 1857

Synchlora gerularia is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found from Texas in the southern United States through Central America to Argentina in South America. It is also found on the Antilles.[2]

The wingspan is about 16–20 mm.[3]

The larvae feed on various Compositae species, including Baccharis genistelloides and Baccharis salicina.

References

  1. ^ "Home of Ichneumonoidea". Taxapad. Dicky Sick Ki Yu. 1997–2012. Retrieved 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ Moths of Belize
  3. ^ mothphotographersgroup
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