Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637
Eufidonia convergaria
This record describes Eufidonia convergaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Larva - slender, green with pale gray-green dorsal and addorsal lines, mimicking pine needles. , Adult - see description at E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum in Internet References.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Melanolophiini
- Genus
- Eufidonia (Powder Moths)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Lodgepole and jack pine forest, common throughout the Canadian Prairies. ,
Geographic Range
Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario west to eastern British Columbia, south to Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Maine and Massachusetts, and through the mountains of West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and northern Georgia. ( 4 ) , ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly in spring, peaking in early to mid June.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on various species of pine, including lodgepole pine ( Pinus contortus ) and jack pine ( Pinus banksiana ), hemlock, tamarack and spruce. ,
Life History
larva; larva; adult
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific eithet is Latin meaning "converged."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eufidonia convergaria. 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 Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Randy Hardy; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Tony-2 , marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637
What is Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637?
Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637 (Eufidonia convergaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637?
Wingspan about 25 mm.
How do you identify Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637?
Larva - slender, green with pale gray-green dorsal and addorsal lines, mimicking pine needles. , Adult - see description at E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum in Internet References.
Where is Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lodgepole and jack pine forest, common throughout the Canadian Prairies. |
| Range | Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario west to eastern British Columbia, south to Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Maine and Massachusetts, and through the mountains of West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and northern Georgia. ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) |
What does Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637 eat?
The diet of the Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637 includes Larvae feed on various species of pine, including lodgepole pine ( Pinus contortus ) and jack pine ( Pinus banksiana ), hemlock, tamarack and spruce. ,.
When is Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637 active?
Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637: seasonal activity - Adults fly in spring, peaking in early to mid June..
What is the life cycle of a Pine Powder Moth - Hodges#6637?
larva; larva; adult