Kauaʻi record · KCA-IA-00713
Thyrinteina arnobia
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About Thyrinteina arnobia
Thyrinteina arnobia is a member of Geometridae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced.
Thyrinteina arnobia is a recently introduced geometrid moth now verified from Kauaʻi at Kalalau Beach, where invasive Java plum may serve as a host.
Kauaʻi occurrence evidence: Austin & Rubinoff (2025) report the first Kauaʻi voucher from Kalalau Beach, collected in 2024.
The cited occurrence evidence does not by itself establish current abundance or population trend on Kauaʻi.
Life cycle
Egg; caterpillar/larva; pupa; adult.
Names and classification
- Scientific name
- Thyrinteina arnobia
- Family
- Geometridae
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Record type
- species
Kauaʻi occurrence and status
- Kauaʻi occurrence
- Present
- Origin
- Introduced
- Conservation status
- Not assessed
Process and seasonal context
- Seasonal description
- Thyrinteina arnobia is a member of Geometridae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced.