Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074
Chlorochlamys phyllinaria
This record describes Chlorochlamys phyllinaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - male antenna bipectinate, tapering to a simple tip; female antenna slender and simple. Generally recognized by its small size, intense olive green color, sometimes tan or reddish brown (Prout's type specimen), and thin, sharp whitish or yellowish lines that frequently widen abruptly at the costa. Hindwing similar but with antemedial line always lacking. Upper thorax and abdomen green, becomimg whitish towards the end, with no mid-dorsal stripe as seen in C. appellaria .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Geometrinae
- Tribe
- Hemitheini
- Genus
- Chlorochlamys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Ranges discontinuously from Georgia to California, northward in the central states to Nebraska. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly June through September in most of its range and March through November in the southwest.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific name phyllinaria is derived from Greek meaning "leaf-like".
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chlorochlamys phyllinaria. 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 Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074
What is Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074?
Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074 (Chlorochlamys phyllinaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074?
Forewing length: ♂ 6-9 mm, ♀ 7.0-10.5 mm.
How do you identify Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074?
Adult - male antenna bipectinate, tapering to a simple tip; female antenna slender and simple. Generally recognized by its small size, intense olive green color, sometimes tan or reddish brown (Prout's type specimen), and thin, sharp whitish or yellowish lines that frequently widen abruptly at the costa. Hindwing similar but with antemedial line always lacking. Upper thorax and abdomen green, becomimg whitish towards the end, with no mid-dorsal stripe as seen in C. appellaria .
Where is Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074 found?
Range: Ranges discontinuously from Georgia to California, northward in the central states to Nebraska. ( 3 )
When is Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074 active?
Thin-lined Chlorochlamys Moth - Hodges#7074: seasonal activity - Adults fly June through September in most of its range and March through November in the southwest..