Eubaphe meridiana

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Eubaphe meridiana
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E. meridiana
Binomial name
Eubaphe meridiana
(Slosson, 1889)
Synonyms
  • Eudule meridiana Slosson, 1889

Eubaphe meridiana (the little beggar) is a moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Annie Trumbull Slosson in 1889. It is found in the eastern United States. The species is listed as endangered in the US state of Connecticut.[1][2]

The wingspan is 18–25 mm. Adults resemble Eubaphe mendica, but have deeper orange forewings and smaller spots forming purplish-grey antemedian and postmedian bands.[3]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Eubaphe meridiana (Slosson, 1889)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  2. ^ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  3. ^ Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America

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