Eulithis propulsata - Hodges#7199
Eulithis propulsata
This record describes Eulithis propulsata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Eulithis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
wooded habitats throughout the southern boreal, cordilleran and parkland regions where it is often the most common Eulithis; rare along river corridors in the grasslands region
Geographic Range
all of Canada and Alaska, south in the west to California, Arizona, and Colorado, south in the east to North Carolina
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from June to August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on leaves of currant ( Ribes spp.), poplar, and willow
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eulithis propulsata. 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 Eulithis propulsata - Hodges#7199 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Eulithis propulsata - Hodges#7199
Where is Eulithis propulsata - Hodges#7199 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | wooded habitats throughout the southern boreal, cordilleran and parkland regions where it is often the most common Eulithis; rare along river corridors in the grasslands region |
| Range | all of Canada and Alaska, south in the west to California, Arizona, and Colorado, south in the east to North Carolina |
What does Eulithis propulsata - Hodges#7199 eat?
The diet of the Eulithis propulsata - Hodges#7199 includes larvae feed on leaves of currant ( Ribes spp.), poplar, and willow.
When is Eulithis propulsata - Hodges#7199 active?
Eulithis propulsata - Hodges#7199: seasonal activity - adults fly from June to August.