Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900
Clostera brucei
This record describes Clostera brucei (species). Recorded family: Notodontidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing antemedial and median lines do not touch. (a key feature) Id confirmed by Chuck Harp. Wide range but seldom collected.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Notodontidae (Prominent Moths)
- Subfamily
- Pygaerinae
- Genus
- Clostera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Quaking aspen forests, less common in conifer forests.
Geographic Range
Across southern Canada, south through California and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Northeastern United States. , , Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from May through August. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plant is thought to be Populus tremuloides Michx. (quaking aspen).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Clostera brucei. 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 Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900
What is Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900?
Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900 (Clostera brucei) is a species in the family Notodontidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900?
Forewing length 12-14 mm.
How do you identify Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900?
Forewing antemedial and median lines do not touch. (a key feature) Id confirmed by Chuck Harp.
Where is Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Quaking aspen forests, less common in conifer forests. |
| Range | Across southern Canada, south through California and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Northeastern United States. , , Moth Photographers Group map |
What does Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900 eat?
The diet of the Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900 includes Host plant is thought to be Populus tremuloides Michx. (quaking aspen)..
When is Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900 active?
Clostera brucei - Hodges#7900: seasonal activity - Most records are from May through August. ( 4 ).