Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591
Anavitrinella atristrigaria
This record describes Anavitrinella atristrigaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Thick black line that crosses both forewings is a good fieldmark, and the reddish shading is distictive (Barnes & McDunnough 1913).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Boarmiini
- Genus
- Anavitrinella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona to Texas north to Colorado and Kansas. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
Adults usually fly March to July and have a second flight during September to October. Arizona flight can begin in February.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: From Latin ater- "black + New Latin (zoological usage) striga- "transverse band" (?from Classical Latin striga- "A furrow drawn lengthwise of the field")
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anavitrinella atristrigaria. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , Chuck Sexton , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591
What is Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591?
Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591 (Anavitrinella atristrigaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591?
Wingspan 24-28 mm.
How do you identify Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591?
Thick black line that crosses both forewings is a good fieldmark, and the reddish shading is distictive (Barnes & McDunnough 1913).
Where is Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591 found?
Range: Arizona to Texas north to Colorado and Kansas. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
When is Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591 active?
Gulf Coast Gray - Hodges#6591: seasonal activity - Adults usually fly March to July and have a second flight during September to October. Arizona flight can begin in February..