Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281
Carptima hydriomenata
This record describes Carptima hydriomenata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281 (Carptima hydriomenata) is a species in the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometrid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Larentiinae, tribe Hydriomenini, superfamily Geometroidea. This species belongs to the genus Carptima. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Pearsall listed the wingspan 34-35 mm.. Active during The main flight period is June to October. (Pearsall),.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Carptima
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona. Holotype: U.S.A.: Arizona, Cochise County, Palmerlee.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is June to October. (Pearsall),
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Carptima hydriomenata. 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 Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281
What is Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281?
Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281 (Carptima hydriomenata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281?
Pearsall (1906) listed the wingspan 34-35 mm.
Where is Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281 found?
Range: Arizona. Holotype: U.S.A.: Arizona, Cochise County, Palmerlee.
What does Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281 eat?
The diet of the Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281 active?
Carptima hydriomenata - Hodges#7281: seasonal activity - The main flight period is June to October. (Pearsall),.