Triphosa

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Triphosa
File:Aurevilius, 1910. Pl.2-24-Triphosa tritocelidata.JPG
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Tribe: Hydriomenini
Genus: Triphosa
Stephens, 1829
Synonyms
  • Strepsizuga Warren, 1908
  • Umbrosina Bruand, 1847
  • Speluncaris Bruand, 1847

Triphosa is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. The genus was first described by Stephens in 1829. The larvae or caterpillars are commonly called meters, hence the name of the family. These species in Colombia are little known and studied, in addition to the inclusion of its high rate of species.[clarification needed]

Some plants associated with this genus of moth are: Rhamnus (Rhamnaceae), Prunus (Rosaceae).

Species

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Species include:

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