Kingdom Animalia Subfamily Sterrhinae Scientific name Idaea Higher classification Geometer moth Order Butterflies and moths | Family Geometridae Tribe Sterrhini Phylum Arthropoda Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Riband wave, Small fan‑footed wave, Small dusty wave, Idaea rusticata, Idaea degeneraria |
Idaea, sometimes called Hyriogona, is a large genus of geometer moths. They are found nearly worldwide, with many native to the Mediterranean, the African savannas, and the deserts of western Asia.
As of 2013, there were about 680 species in the genus.
References
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