Aspitates aberrata - Hodges#6715
Aspitates aberrata
This record describes Aspitates aberrata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Angeronini
- Genus
- Aspitates
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
open aspen parklands and low elevation grasslands
Geographic Range
Manitoba to Alberta and adjacent northern states
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: unknown
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aspitates aberrata. 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 Aspitates aberrata - Hodges#6715 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod
Frequently Asked Questions About Aspitates aberrata - Hodges#6715
How big is Aspitates aberrata - Hodges#6715?
wingspan 27-36 mm
Where is Aspitates aberrata - Hodges#6715 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open aspen parklands and low elevation grasslands |
| Range | Manitoba to Alberta and adjacent northern states |
What does Aspitates aberrata - Hodges#6715 eat?
The diet of the Aspitates aberrata - Hodges#6715 includes unknown.
When is Aspitates aberrata - Hodges#6715 active?
Aspitates aberrata - Hodges#6715: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to August.