Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681
Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia
This record describes Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Identification notes
Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Caberini
- Genus
- Eudrepanulatrix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California north to Washington and west to northern Idaho including adjacent Canadian border areas , Arizona and Colorado
Seasonal Activity
two flights between late-February and mid-August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: buckthorn Ceanothus (Rhamnaceae) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: rectifascia is derived from Latin meaning Straight Banded
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia. 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 Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by John Davis , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681
What is Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681?
Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681 (Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681?
wingspan 22 - 30 mm, females generally smaller than males
How do you identify Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681?
Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Where is Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681 found?
Range: California north to Washington and west to northern Idaho including adjacent Canadian border areas , Arizona and Colorado
What does Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681 eat?
The diet of the Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681 includes buckthorn Ceanothus (Rhamnaceae) ( 3 ).
When is Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681 active?
Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia - Hodges#6681: seasonal activity - two flights between late-February and mid-August.