Idaea (moth) explained

Idaea, sometimes called Hyriogona (among other synonyms), is a large genus of geometer moths. It was erected by Georg Friedrich Treitschke in 1825. They are found nearly worldwide, with many native to the Mediterranean, the African savannas, and the deserts of western Asia.^{[1] [2]}

As of 2013, there were about 680 species in the genus.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Choi, S. W. & Kim, S. S. (2013). "Six new records of Idaea Treitschke (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Sterrhinae) from Korea". Entomological Research. 43 (1): 27-33.
2. Web site: Savela . Markku . Idaea Treitschke, 1825 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . May 31, 2019.