Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690
Drepanulatrix secundaria
This record describes Drepanulatrix secundaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing pale yellowish-brown or orangish with fine dark speckling and sometimes a pink tint; terminal line composed of several dark dots; PM line an irregular series of dark spots or wedges, sometimes faint; small dark discal spot usually present; hindwing either similar or paler but with no noticeable PM line
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Caberini
- Genus
- Drepanulatrix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
open mountain forests; adults are nocturnal and come to light
Geographic Range
British Columbia to California, east to New Mexico
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to at least July
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed only on leaves of New Jersey Tea ( Ceanothus spp.)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Drepanulatrix secundaria. 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 Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690
What is Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690?
Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690 (Drepanulatrix secundaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690?
winspan: females 20 - 23 mm, males 24-27 mm
How do you identify Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690?
Adult: forewing pale yellowish-brown or orangish with fine dark speckling and sometimes a pink tint; terminal line composed of several dark dots; PM line an irregular series of dark spots or wedges, sometimes faint; small dark discal spot usually present; hindwing either similar or paler but with no noticeable PM line
Where is Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open mountain forests; adults are nocturnal and come to light |
| Range | British Columbia to California, east to New Mexico |
What does Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690 eat?
The diet of the Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690 includes larvae feed only on leaves of New Jersey Tea ( Ceanothus spp.).
When is Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690 active?
Drepanulatrix secundaria - Hodges#6690: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to at least July.