Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734
Euchlaena marginaria
This record describes Euchlaena marginaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: wings light to dark brown with extensive dark speckling but lack black patches in subterminal area seen in E. tigrinaria ; AM and PM lines more diffuse than in E. madusaria ; black discal spots small, well defined; in eastern North America, outer third of wing much darker than in western specimens Larva: mottled dark brown twig mimic with two wart-like dorsal projections at base of abdomen Wagner et al (2001) state that single-brooded Canadian and northern US populations which have gone under the name marginaria may be a separate species from the double-brooded marginaria of the southeastern US
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Angeronini
- Genus
- Euchlaena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mixedwood and deciduous forests
Geographic Range
south-central BC and Idaho to Nova Scotia, south to Florida and Missouri
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on leaves of alder, ash, basswood, birch, dogwood, elm, meadowsweet ( Spiraea spp.), serviceberry ( Amelanchier spp.), Viburnum , and willow
Life History
two generations per year in the south; one in the north
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euchlaena marginaria. 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 Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Tony-2 , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734
What is Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734?
Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734 (Euchlaena marginaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734?
wingspan to 40 mm
How do you identify Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734?
Adult: wings light to dark brown with extensive dark speckling but lack black patches in subterminal area seen in E. tigrinaria ; AM and PM lines more diffuse than in E. madusaria ; black discal spots small, well defined; in eastern North America, outer third of wing much darker than in western specimens Larva: mottled dark brown twig mimic with two wart-like dorsal projections at base of abdomen
Where is Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mixedwood and deciduous forests |
| Range | south-central BC and Idaho to Nova Scotia, south to Florida and Missouri |
What does Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734 eat?
The diet of the Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734 includes larvae feed on leaves of alder, ash, basswood, birch, dogwood, elm, meadowsweet ( Spiraea spp.), serviceberry ( Amelanchier spp.), Viburnum , and willow.
When is Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734 active?
Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to August.
What is the life cycle of a Ochre Euchlaena - Hodges#6734?
two generations per year in the south; one in the north