Scopula neophyta

Scopula neophyta
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Geometridae
Genus:	Scopula
Species:	S. neophyta
Binomial name
Scopula neophyta Prout, 1922[1]

Scopula neophyta is a moth belonging to the family Geometridae, subfamily Sterrhinae. This species is primarily found in Colombia.^[2] Its wingspan ranges between 21–23 mm.

The Genus Scopula moths that are commonly known as "wave moths" due to the wavy patterns on their wings, a characteristic of the Sterrhinae subfamily. These moths are often small to medium-sized and can be challenging to differentiate based on external appearance alone. Identification typically requires careful examination of wing patterns and sometimes genitalia structure for precise taxonomy.

The Geometridae family, commonly referred to as geometer moths, is one of the most diverse moth families. The name "geometer" is derived from the Greek words "geo" (earth) and "metron" (measure), inspired by the "looping" movement of their caterpillars, often called inchworms or loopers.

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. Novitates Zoologicae