Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072
Chlorochlamys triangularis
This record describes Chlorochlamys triangularis (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: Green-gray except when faded. A rare cream form exists in southeast Califronia and Nevada. No discal spots. No antemedial line on the hindwing. Usually has a pale line the length of the abdomen on the dorsal surface (no spots or circles). Additional description and notes online (not original description): , Genitalia:
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
California to western Texas and north to British Columbia; Mexico. , , , , Widely overlaps with the similar Chlorochlamys appellaria in the Southwest, and replaces Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria west of the Rocky Mountains. Type locality: USA: California, Mendocino Co., Head of Noyo [Creek]. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from April to December. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plant is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chlorochlamys triangularis. 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 Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072
What is Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072?
Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072 (Chlorochlamys triangularis) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072?
Forewing length: ♂ 8-10 mm. ♀ 9-10.5 mm.
How do you identify Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072?
Adult: Green-gray except when faded. A rare cream form exists in southeast Califronia and Nevada. No discal spots. No antemedial line on the hindwing. Usually has a pale line the length of the abdomen on the dorsal surface (no spots or circles). Additional description and notes online (not original description): , Genitalia:
Where is Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072 found?
Range: California to western Texas and north to British Columbia; Mexico. , , , , Widely overlaps with the similar Chlorochlamys appellaria in the Southwest, and replaces Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria west of the Rocky Mountains. Type locality: USA: California, Mendocino Co., Head of Noyo [Creek]. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072 eat?
The diet of the Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072 includes Host plant is unknown..
When is Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072 active?
Chlorochlamys triangularis - Hodges#7072: seasonal activity - Most records are from April to December. ( 5 ).