Scopula compensata

Scopula compensata, the small frosted wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1861.[1] It is found in southeastern North America, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.[2]

"Small frosted wave" redirects here. For the other moth with this common name, see Scopula lautaria.

Scopula compensata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Scopula
Species:
S. compensata
Binomial name
Scopula compensata
(Walker, 1861)
Synonyms
  • Acidalia compensata Walker, 1861
  • Acidalia obluridata Hulst, 1887

The wingspan is about 15 millimetres (0.59 in).

References
  1. Sihvonen, Pasi (April 1, 2005). "Phylogeny and classification of the Scopulini moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Sterrhinae)". Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 143 (4): 473–530. doi:10.1111/j.1096-3642.2005.00153.x.
  2. "910560.00 – 7152 – Scopula compensata – (Walker, 1861)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 4, 2019. Moth Photographers Group]


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