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Idaea tacturata

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Dot-lined wave moth
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Idaea
Species:
I. tacturata
Binomial name
Idaea tacturata
(Walker, 1861)
Synonyms
  • Acidalia tacturata Walker, 1861
  • Idaea albidula (Hulst, 1896)

Idaea tacturata, the dot-lined wave moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1861.[1] It is found in the US from Virginia to Florida, west to south-eastern coastal Texas.[2]

The wingspan is 13–21 mm. They are on wing year round in the southern part of the range.

The larvae feed on Trifolium species.

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Idaea tacturata (Walker, 1861)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  2. ^ McLeod, Robin (November 22, 2013). "Species Idaea tacturata - Dot-lined Wave - Hodges#7122". BugGuide. Retrieved June 1, 2019.