Alsophila (Noun)
Meaning
Geometrid moths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Alsophila aescularia, also known as the march moth, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae.
- The larvae of Alsophila pometaria, or the fall cankerworm, are known to cause significant damage to trees and shrubs.
- Alsophila pometaria, a species of geometrid moth, is commonly found in North America and Europe.
- Alsophila aescularia, the march moth, has a characteristic slow flight and is usually seen during the day.
- During the larval stage, Alsophila pometaria feeds primarily on leaves and reproductive organs of trees and shrubs.