Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189
Dysstroma hersiliata
This record describes Dysstroma hersiliata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: typical form has basal and medial areas of forewing gray, with solid orange bar in AM area; upper portion of PM line with deep cleft (inward-pointing tooth), beyond which is an orange & cream patch in subterminal area other forms may have an orangish medial area (with or without an orange AM bar), or a completely gray forewing hindwing pale gray or whitish with small discal spot
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Dysstroma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coast to coast in southern Canada and northern United States, south in the Appalachians to North Carolina
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from June to August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on leaves of currant ( Ribes spp.)
Life History
one generation per year Larva; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dysstroma hersiliata. 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 Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189
What is Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189?
Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189 (Dysstroma hersiliata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189?
wingspan 25-29 mm
How do you identify Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189?
Adult: typical form has basal and medial areas of forewing gray, with solid orange bar in AM area; upper portion of PM line with deep cleft (inward-pointing tooth), beyond which is an orange & cream patch in subterminal area other forms may have an orangish medial area (with or without an orange AM bar), or a completely gray forewing hindwing pale gray or whitish with small discal spot
Where is Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189 found?
Range: coast to coast in southern Canada and northern United States, south in the Appalachians to North Carolina
What does Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189 eat?
The diet of the Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189 includes larvae feed on leaves of currant ( Ribes spp.).
When is Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189 active?
Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189: seasonal activity - adults fly from June to August.
What is the life cycle of a Orange-barred Carpet - Hodges#7189?
one generation per year Larva; adult