Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054
Dichorda consequaria
This record describes Dichorda consequaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Edwards original description as Geomerra iridaria var. consequaria , and other descriptions are available online in the print references below. Adult: , Wide white transverse lines are straight and often have white shading. |
| Forewing | Forewing outer margin is less convex and appear more pointed than N. iridaria . |
| Forewing | Forewing ventral (underside) postmedial line is usually double. (single in N. iridaria ). |
| Forewing | Forewing veins beyond the postmedial are usually streaked with white; much less so in N. iridaria . |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Geometrinae
- Tribe
- Nemoriini
- Genus
- Dichorda
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona to Mexico, and Central America. Described from Veracruz, Jalapa. Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
Ferguson reported a short flight from mid-April to May with the main flight from June to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ferguson 1985 reported the early stages and host were unknown. Moths of Southeastern Arizona lists Rhus L. (sumac).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dichorda consequaria. 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 Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054
What is Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054?
Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054 (Dichorda consequaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054?
Wingspan: ♂ 13-17 mm ♀ 17-18.5 mm
How do you identify Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Edwards original description as Geomerra iridaria var. consequaria , and other descriptions are available online in the print references below. Adult: , Wide white transverse lines are straight and often have white shading. |
| Forewing | Forewing outer margin is less convex and appear more pointed than N. iridaria . |
| Forewing | Forewing ventral (underside) postmedial line is usually double. (single in N. iridaria ). |
| Forewing | Forewing veins beyond the postmedial are usually streaked with white; much less so in N. iridaria . |
Where is Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054 found?
Range: Southern Arizona to Mexico, and Central America. Described from Veracruz, Jalapa. Moth Photographers Group map
What does Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054 eat?
The diet of the Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054 includes Ferguson 1985 reported the early stages and host were unknown. Moths of Southeastern Arizona lists Rhus L. (sumac)..
When is Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054 active?
Dichorda consequaria - Hodges#7054: seasonal activity - Ferguson reported a short flight from mid-April to May with the main flight from June to October..