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Idaea (genus)

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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

Idaea (genus) Wikipedia


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