Seagrape Spanworm Moth
Ametris nitocris (Cramer)
Names
| English | Seagrape Spanworm Moth |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Polilla verde del uvero |
| Chinese | — |
| Sranan Tongo | kapelka (general name for the group) |
| Scientific name | Ametris nitocris (Cramer) |
About this species
Ametris nitocris, the seagrape spanworm moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Pieter Cramer in 1780. It is found from the southern United States (including Florida) through Central America to South America. It is also found on the Antilles.
The wingspan is about 43 mm.
The larvae of the Ametris nitocris are referred to as the greater inchworm in some parts of Florida.
These larvae feed on Coccoloba diversifolia.
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Ametris nitocris is een vlinder uit de familie van de spanners (Geometridae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1780 door Cramer.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae |
| Genus | Ametris |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini4
- Marowijne3
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
