Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965
Eugonobapta nivosaria
This record describes Eugonobapta nivosaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
forewing and hindwing completely white (black discal dot sometimes present on underside of all wings, may show through faintly to upperside); hindwing somewhat diamond-shaped, the distal edge curving outward to a shallow point
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Ourapterygini
- Genus
- Eugonobapta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Manitoba to New Brunswick, south to North Carolina and Tennessee
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from April/May to July/August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Tall Meadow-rue ( Thalictrum dasycarpum ), Rubus , Garlic Mustard ( Alliaria petiolata )
Life History
two generations per year Eggs; Larva; Adults:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: NIVOSARIA: from the Latin "niveus; nivea" (snowy; resembling snow)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eugonobapta nivosaria. 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 Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by anitagould , marcie oconnor , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965
What is Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965?
Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965 (Eugonobapta nivosaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965?
wingspan 21-33 mm
How do you identify Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965?
forewing and hindwing completely white (black discal dot sometimes present on underside of all wings, may show through faintly to upperside); hindwing somewhat diamond-shaped, the distal edge curving outward to a shallow point
Where is Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965 found?
Range: Manitoba to New Brunswick, south to North Carolina and Tennessee
What does Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965 eat?
The diet of the Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965 includes Tall Meadow-rue ( Thalictrum dasycarpum ), Rubus , Garlic Mustard ( Alliaria petiolata ).
When is Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965 active?
Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965: seasonal activity - adults fly from April/May to July/August.
What is the life cycle of a Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965?
two generations per year Eggs; Larva; Adults: