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Geometridae 91a1417 – 6954.1   Tetracis montanaria Ferris, 2010

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Distribution: Higher elevations of mountains in southeastern Arizona (Graham, Pima and possibly Apache Counties). From ~ 8,000 - 8,900 ft. elev. Seasonality and Size: Early October, perhaps a bit earlier. FWL 22-25 mm. Larva and Host Plants: Aspen-coniferous forest habitat. Genitalia: See Ferris & Schmidt (2010). Similar Species: No other species of Tetracis is known from the area. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: montanaria Ferris, 2010 (Tetracis) - MONA 1983: [NEW] Taxonomic Notes: Tetracis montanaria Ferris, 2010, n. sp., Zootaxa, 2347:19.

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Ferris, C.D. & B.C. Schmidt, 2010. Revision of the North American Genera Tetracis Guenée and Synonymization of Synaxis Hulst with Descriptions of Three New Species (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Ennominae). Zootaxa, 2347: 1-36. Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at iNaturalist

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