Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330
Anticlea multiferata
This record describes Anticlea multiferata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing brownish marooon with many fine parallel yellowish lines One of the few moths whose range covers the entire continent.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Anticlea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
all of North America, including Alaska and the Canadian arctic
Seasonal Activity
Adults from April-August, April and May only in south; May to July in the north.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on willow-herb ( Epilobium spp.) and Prostrate Knotweed ( Polygonum aviculare ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anticlea multiferata. 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 Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod
Frequently Asked Questions About Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330
What is Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330?
Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330 (Anticlea multiferata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330?
Wingspan 19-25 mm
How do you identify Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330?
Forewing brownish marooon with many fine parallel yellowish lines
Where is Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330 found?
Range: all of North America, including Alaska and the Canadian arctic
What does Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330 eat?
The diet of the Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330 includes Larvae feed on willow-herb ( Epilobium spp.) and Prostrate Knotweed ( Polygonum aviculare )..
When is Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330 active?
Many-lined Carpet - Hodges#7330: seasonal activity - Adults from April-August, April and May only in south; May to July in the north..