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Common Tan Wave

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Geometridae ›Genus: Pleuroprucha

About

Pleuroprucha insulsaria, the common tan wave moth, is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in eastern North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Colorado and north to Ontario. It ranges south through Mexico and Central America into South America (including Venezuela) and has been recorded as far south as the Galapagos Islands. It has also been recorded from the West Indies, including Jamaica.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Tan Wave?
The scientific name of Common Tan Wave is Pleuroprucha insulsaria.
What kingdom does Common Tan Wave belong to?
Common Tan Wave belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Tan Wave belong to?
Common Tan Wave belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common Tan Wave belong to?
Common Tan Wave belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Common Tan Wave belong to?
Common Tan Wave belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Common Tan Wave belong to?
Common Tan Wave belongs to the family Geometridae.
What genus does Common Tan Wave belong to?
Common Tan Wave belongs to the genus Pleuroprucha.