cherry scallop shell moth
(Rheumaptera prunivorata)
Resources
- A Guide to Common Insects and Diseases of Forest Trees in the Northeastern United States - USDA Forest Service
- Pest Alert - USDA Forest Service
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Invasive Listing Sources
No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.
Taxonomic Rank
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: Hexapoda |
| Class: Insecta |
| Infraclass: Neoptera |
| Subclass: Pterygota |
| Order: Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: Geometroidea |
| Family: Geometridae |
| Subfamily: Larentiinae |
| Tribe: Rheumapterini |
| Genus: Rheumaptera |
| Subject: Rheumaptera prunivorata (Ferguson) |
Other System Links
NPDN Pest: ITANAFA
References
Common Name Reference: Insects of Eastern Forests
Scientific Name Reference: Geometrid Moths of the World