Timandra amaturaria

Timandra amaturaria, the cross-lined wave moth or cobra inchworm, is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is found in the US from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas and north to Wisconsin.[3]

Timandra amaturaria
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Timandra
Species:
T. amaturaria
Binomial name
Timandra amaturaria
Synonyms
  • Calothysanis effusaria Prout, 1936

The wingspan is 20–28 mm. Adults have hooked forewings. The hindwings are pointed. Adults are on wing from May to September.

The larvae feed on some species of Polygonum and Rumex. They are black or reddish with yellow lateral streaks. Their characteristic shape has earned them the common name of cobra inchworm.

  • Caterpillar early instar
    Caterpillar early instar
  • Caterpillar mid instar
    Caterpillar mid instar
  • Caterpillar final instar
    Caterpillar final instar

References
  1. Savela, Markku (ed.). "Timandra amaturaria Walker, 18662". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  2. "910555.00 – 7147 – Timandra amaturaria – Cross-lined Wave Moth – Walker, 1866". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  3. McLeod, Robin (April 1, 2016). "Species Timandra amaturaria - Cross-lined Wave - Hodges#7147". BugGuide. Retrieved May 28, 2019.


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