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Brown-tipped Thorn
Selenia alciphearia
- Worldwide
- 1,162 observations
- Group
- Insects
About
Selenia alciphearia, known generally as the northern selenium or brown-tipped thorn, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Apr 26, 2026Belcarra, Greater Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: John D ReynoldsView observation from Apr 26, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 21, 2026(NB Mt Gardner Rd In Jones Rd Area) @ Jones Rd (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from Apr 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 11, 2026Southbound Eastern Dr @ Oughton Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2T3, CanadaObserver: DaveView observation from Apr 11, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 4, 2025Agricultural Rd, Greater Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: The Abyssidoptera Butterflies and Moths Group 魟渊鳞响鳞翅目团队View observation from Aug 4, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jul 26, 2025(NB Mt Gardner Rd In Jones Rd Area) @ Jones Rd (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from Jul 26, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jul 24, 2025(NB Mt Gardner Rd In Jones Rd Area) @ Jones Rd (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from Jul 24, 2025 on iNaturalist