Moth Photographers Group – Macaria promiscuata

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Geometridae

91a0754 – 6331 Macaria promiscuata (Ferguson, 1974)

Promiscuous Angle

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Similar Species:	6326 M. aemulataria and 6331 M. promiscuata are nearly identical. The latter is larger and tends to be more boldly marked with more falcate wing tips and redder pm. band on underside of wings. Best separated by genitalia and size. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:	promiscuata Ferguson 1974 (Semiothisa) - MONA 1983: 6331

References

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.
Ferguson, D. C., 2008. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 17.2: p. 186; pl. 4.30-32. order or free PDF
Ferguson, D.C., 1974. A new species of the genus Semiothisa from the southeastern United States (Geometridae). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, 28: 297.
Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
Species Page at BugGuide.Net