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Metarranthis

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Metarranthis
Metarranthis homuraria
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Subfamily: Ennominae
Genus: Metarranthis
Warren, 1894

Metarranthis is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae first described by Warren in 1894.

Wingspan, 30–43 mm. Habitat, deciduous forests. Larvae feed on deciduous trees and shrubs. Adults active April to June.[1]

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References

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  • Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Geometridae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
  • Savela, Markku. "Metarranthis Warren, 1894". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved April 8, 2019.