Euphyia implicata - Hodges#7400
Euphyia implicata
This record describes Euphyia implicata (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
- Xanthorhoini
- Genus
- Euphyia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Loose sand habitat.
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler reported the range to include southern California , including the Channel Islands, south to Baja California Norte. Moths of Southeastern Arizona has the species listed with photo.
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler reported the adults fly throughout the year.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Cockerell, Powell , and Powell & Opler reported the larvae feed on several Abronia species (sand verbenas).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euphyia implicata. 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 Euphyia implicata - Hodges#7400 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euphyia implicata - Hodges#7400
How big is Euphyia implicata - Hodges#7400?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 14-16 mm.
Where is Euphyia implicata - Hodges#7400 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Loose sand habitat. |
| Range | Powell & Opler reported the range to include southern California , including the Channel Islands, south to Baja California Norte. Moths of Southeastern Arizona has the species listed with photo. |
What does Euphyia implicata - Hodges#7400 eat?
The diet of the Euphyia implicata - Hodges#7400 includes Cockerell, Powell , and Powell & Opler reported the larvae feed on several Abronia species (sand verbenas)..
When is Euphyia implicata - Hodges#7400 active?
Euphyia implicata - Hodges#7400: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler reported the adults fly throughout the year..