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SOME NEW SPECIES OF GEOMETRIDÆ

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

Geo. D. Hulst
Affiliation:
Brooklyn, N. Y.

Extract

Tephroclystis plumbaria, n. sp.

Belongs to the absinthiata group, and is close to that species. Of a blackish fuscous colour, wings broad and rounded, lines faint, parallel with outer margin, evenly scalloped, the outer one most distinct and whitish. Costa with small black spots at beginning of the lines; discal spots on fore wings black, lengthened, on hind wings black points. Beneath lighter, smoother, the lines showing more evenly, more broadly and lighter. Dist. of Columbia, taken July 5th. Type number, in National Museum, 4701.

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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1900

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