Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211
Antepirrhoe fasciata
This record describes Antepirrhoe fasciata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Eustroma fasciata Barnes & McDunnough, is available online at the link in the print references below. - Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Antepirrhoe
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Higher elevations.
Geographic Range
Northern California to Montana and Alaska. Described from Ketchikan, Alaska. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded mostly from June to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Known larval hosts are fireweed (Epilobium) and huckleberry (Vaccinium).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Antepirrhoe fasciata. 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 Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211
What is Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211?
Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211 (Antepirrhoe fasciata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211?
Wingspan: (Barnes & McDunnough) ♂ 34 mm. ♀ 37 mm.
How do you identify Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211?
The original description as Eustroma fasciata Barnes & McDunnough, is available online at the link in the print references below. - Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Where is Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Higher elevations. |
| Range | Northern California to Montana and Alaska. Described from Ketchikan, Alaska. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211 eat?
The diet of the Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211 includes Known larval hosts are fireweed (Epilobium) and huckleberry (Vaccinium)..
When is Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211 active?
Antepirrhoe fasciata - Hodges#7211: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded mostly from June to September..