Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677
Cabera erythemaria
This record describes Cabera erythemaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See Rindge (1956) in Print References below. Specimen identified by DNA analysis:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Caberini
- Genus
- Cabera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mixed and deciduous woods and parklands
Geographic Range
coastal northern British Columbia east to Newfoundland, south in the east to Florida, south in the west to California
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on birch, blueberry, willow, and occasionally poplar
Life History
Overwinters as larva
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cabera erythemaria. 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 Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Tony-2 , anitagould , marcie oconnor , Marci Hess , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677
What is Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677?
Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677 (Cabera erythemaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677?
wingspan 21-28 mm
How do you identify Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677?
See Rindge (1956) in Print References below. Specimen identified by DNA analysis:
Where is Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mixed and deciduous woods and parklands |
| Range | coastal northern British Columbia east to Newfoundland, south in the east to Florida, south in the west to California |
What does Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677 eat?
The diet of the Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677 includes larvae feed on birch, blueberry, willow, and occasionally poplar.
When is Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677 active?
Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to August.
What is the life cycle of a Yellow-dusted Cream - Hodges#6677?
Overwinters as larva