Iridopsis sanctissima

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Iridopsis sanctissima
Iridopsis sanctissima, -26160, Det. R. Hannawacker, Borrego, California. 18 December 1945, John L. Sperry (49550707188).jpg
Iridopsis sanctissima specimine
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Iridopsis
Species:
I. sanctissima
Binomial name
Iridopsis sanctissima
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1917)
Synonyms
  • Cleora sanctissimaBarnes & McDunnough, 1917

Iridopsis sanctissima is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1917. [1] [2] [3] It is found in Central and North America, [1] where has been recorded from Nevada, Arizona, California and northern Baja California.

The length of the forewings is 15–18 mm for males and 15–20 mm for females. [4]

The MONA or Hodges number for Iridopsis sanctissima is 6576. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Iridopsis sanctissima Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  2. "Iridopsis sanctissima Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  3. 1 2 "North American Moth Photographers Group, Iridopsis sanctissima" . Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  4. "Iridopsis sanctissima Species Information". BugGuide. Retrieved 7 February 2018.

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