Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689
Caloecia juvenalis
This record describes Caloecia juvenalis (species). Recorded family: Lasiocampidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Dendrolimus juvenalis Barnes & McDunnough, is available online in the print references below. ( 3 ) Moths of Southeastern Arizona has a linked photo of last instar larvae. Often attracted to lights.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Lasiocampoidea
- Family
- Lasiocampidae (Tent Caterpillar and Lappet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Lasiocampinae
- Tribe
- Lasiocampini
- Genus
- Caloecia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Arid mountainous regions.
Geographic Range
Restricted to the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from July to August. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Caloecia juvenalis. 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 Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689
What is Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689?
Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689 (Caloecia juvenalis) is a species in the family Lasiocampidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689?
Forewing length: ♂ 31-39 mm. ♀ 35-43 mm.
How do you identify Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689?
The original description as Dendrolimus juvenalis Barnes & McDunnough, is available online in the print references below. ( 3 ) Moths of Southeastern Arizona has a linked photo of last instar larvae.
Where is Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Arid mountainous regions. |
| Range | Restricted to the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. |
What does Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689 eat?
The diet of the Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689 active?
Caloecia juvenalis - Hodges#7689: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from July to August. ,.