Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186
Dysstroma ochrofuscaria
This record describes Dysstroma ochrofuscaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing color and pattern variable but the image shown at CBIF (presumably representing a typical specimen) is virtually identical to the photo by John Davis in typical specimens, forewing basal area, AM band, and PM band dark gray; medial area pale gray or whitish; basal band and subterminal area yellowish-orange; color in subterminal area extends along costa to apex, and extends to outer margin at anal angle; in some specimens, the yellowish-orange color may diffuse into the basal and medial areas - in other words, covering much of the wing (see example photo by Jim Vargo at MPG ) hindwing whitish basally, shading to pale brown near outer margin
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
Habitat
wet coniferous forests
Geographic Range
British Columbia to Californina, east to Utah
Seasonal Activity
adults fly in summer
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae have been recorded feeding on leaves of Beaked Hazelnut ( Corylus cornuta )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dysstroma ochrofuscaria. 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 Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186
What is Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186?
Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186 (Dysstroma ochrofuscaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186?
wingspan 29-36 mm, based on two Internet photos
How do you identify Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186?
Adult: forewing color and pattern variable but the image shown at CBIF (presumably representing a typical specimen) is virtually identical to the photo by John Davis in typical specimens, forewing basal area, AM band, and PM band dark gray; medial area pale gray or whitish; basal band and subterminal area yellowish-orange; color in subterminal area extends along costa to apex, and extends to outer margin at anal angle; in some specimens, the yellowish-orange color may diffuse into the basal and medial areas - in other words, covering much of the wing (see example photo by Jim Vargo at MPG ) hindwing whitish basally, shading to pale brown near outer margin
Where is Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | wet coniferous forests |
| Range | British Columbia to Californina, east to Utah |
What does Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186 eat?
The diet of the Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186 includes larvae have been recorded feeding on leaves of Beaked Hazelnut ( Corylus cornuta ).
When is Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186 active?
Dysstroma ochrofuscaria - Hodges#7186: seasonal activity - adults fly in summer.