Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705
Erastria cruentaria
This record describes Erastria cruentaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Spring form is marked with two black spots. - summer form
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Caberini
- Genus
- Erastria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern North America. , , , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
The flight period is February to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Rattan Vine ( Berchemia scandens ).
Life History
Two broods in southern areas.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Erastria cruentaria. 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 Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , George Smiley , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705
What is Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705?
Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705 (Erastria cruentaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705?
Wingspan 27-37 mm.
How do you identify Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705?
Spring form is marked with two black spots. - summer form
Where is Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705 found?
Range: Eastern North America. , , , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
What does Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705 eat?
The diet of the Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705 includes Rattan Vine ( Berchemia scandens )..
When is Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705 active?
Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705: seasonal activity - The flight period is February to September..
What is the life cycle of a Thin-Lined Erastria - Hodges#6705?
Two broods in southern areas.