Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561
Eupithecia agnesata
This record describes Eupithecia agnesata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | The Taylor original description of Eupithecia agnesata is available online in the print references. - Dark bar across abdomen in front of the middle. Second abdominal segment is darker gray. |
| Forewing | Forewing is acutely pointed and a gray ground color mixed with many dark scales. |
| Forewing | Forewing transverse lines are black with brown shading in discal area. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) Genitalia: |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Eupitheciini
- Genus
- Eupithecia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California to Wyoming and British Columbia. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be April to September. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is unknown. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eupithecia agnesata. 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 Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561
What is Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561?
Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561 (Eupithecia agnesata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561?
Taylor (1908) listed a wingspan of 18 mm.
How do you identify Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | The Taylor original description of Eupithecia agnesata is available online in the print references. - Dark bar across abdomen in front of the middle. Second abdominal segment is darker gray. |
| Forewing | Forewing is acutely pointed and a gray ground color mixed with many dark scales. |
| Forewing | Forewing transverse lines are black with brown shading in discal area. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD) Genitalia: |
Where is Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561 found?
Range: California to Wyoming and British Columbia. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561 eat?
The diet of the Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561 includes The larval host is unknown. ( 4 ).
When is Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561 active?
Eupithecia agnesata - Hodges#7561: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be April to September. ( 3 ).