Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012
Chlorosea nevadaria
This record describes Chlorosea nevadaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The postmedial line of the forewing is nearly parallel to the outer margin. The abdomen has no markings.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Geometrinae
- Tribe
- Nemoriini
- Genus
- Chlorosea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually found at elevations of 5,000 to 9,000 feet.
Geographic Range
California, Arizona and Colorado to British Columbia and Alberta. , , , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from June to August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown. Photo posted on Bug Guide of adult perched on mountain mahogany ( Cercocarpus ledifolius ) Nutt.
Life History
Life cycle is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chlorosea nevadaria. 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 Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012
What is Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012?
Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012 (Chlorosea nevadaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012?
Forewing length: ♂ 16.5-19.5 mm ♀ 15.5-19.5 mm
How do you identify Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012?
The postmedial line of the forewing is nearly parallel to the outer margin. The abdomen has no markings.
Where is Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Usually found at elevations of 5,000 to 9,000 feet. |
| Range | California, Arizona and Colorado to British Columbia and Alberta. , , , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012 eat?
The diet of the Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012 includes Unknown. Photo posted on Bug Guide of adult perched on mountain mahogany ( Cercocarpus ledifolius ) Nutt..
When is Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012 active?
Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from June to August..
What is the life cycle of a Chlorosea nevadaria - Hodges#7012?
Life cycle is unknown.