Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136
Cyclophora packardi
This record describes Cyclophora packardi (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wings yellowish to orangish-brown, not mottled; discal spots hollow or filled with white; AM and PM lines made of bold gray dots, distinct and uniformly separated; solid gray median line sometimes present. [adapted from description by Charles Covell] Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sterrhinae
- Tribe
- Cosymbiini
- Genus
- Cyclophora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern United States (Maine to Florida, west to Texas, north to Iowa and Ohio) Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from April or May to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded on oak .
Life History
Larva; older larva; dark larva; pupa; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cyclophora packardi. 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 Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136
What is Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136?
Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136 (Cyclophora packardi) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136?
Wingspan 17-23 mm.
How do you identify Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136?
Wings yellowish to orangish-brown, not mottled; discal spots hollow or filled with white; AM and PM lines made of bold gray dots, distinct and uniformly separated; solid gray median line sometimes present. [adapted from description by Charles Covell] Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Where is Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136 found?
Range: Eastern United States (Maine to Florida, west to Texas, north to Iowa and Ohio) Moth Photographers Group map
What does Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136 eat?
The diet of the Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136 includes Recorded on oak ..
When is Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136 active?
Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136: seasonal activity - adults fly from April or May to September.
What is the life cycle of a Packard's Wave - Hodges#7136?
Larva; older larva; dark larva; pupa; adult