Biology:Selenia kentaria
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Selenia |
| Species: | S. kentaria
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| Binomial name | |
| Selenia kentaria (Grote & Robinson, 1867)
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Selenia kentaria, commonly known as Kent's thorn or Kent's geometer, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1867. It is found in eastern and central North America.
The wingspan is 32–52 mm. Adults are on wing from March to August.
The adults mimic wilted leaves, while the larvae resemble twigs.
The larvae feed on several hardwood trees, including Betula and Prunus.
External links
- "Species Details Selenia kentaria". E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. April 13, 2004. https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-4505.
- "911250.00 – 6818 – Selenia kentaria – Kent's Geometer Moth – (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=06818.
- Bugguide.net (March 17, 2012). "Species Selenia kentaria - Kent's Geometer - Hodges#6818". https://bugguide.net/node/view/3268.
Wikidata ☰ Q7447864 entry
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