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Genus Metrica

Classification · Remarks · Internet References
Moth - Metrica kuschea Moth - Metrica kuschea Metrica kuschea Metrica kuschea Metrica kuschea
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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
Superfamily Geometroidea (Geometrid and Swallowtail Moths)
Family Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
Subfamily Ennominae
Tribe Ennomini
Genus Metrica
Remarks
The monotypic Metrica new genus is described for Metrica kuschea (Guedet, 1939) new combination. The genus is placed in the tribe Ennomini Duponchel and hypothesized to be most closely related to a Neotropical species of “Isochromodes” Warren. Adult morphology, including male and female genitalia are illustrated, and molecular data supporting the transfer of “Semiothisa” kuschea (Macariini Guenée) to the Ennomini are presented.
Internet References
A New Monotypic Genus from the American Southwest to accommodate “Semiothisa” kuschea (Geometridae: Ennominae) -- TANNER A. MATSON
Contributed by Steve Nanz on 14 March, 2018 - 3:41am
Additional contributions by john and jane balaban
Last updated 19 August, 2023 - 10:23am

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