Eupithecia flavigutta - Hodges#7568
Eupithecia flavigutta
This record describes Eupithecia flavigutta (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
- Eupitheciini
- Genus
- Eupithecia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Montane forest areas.
Geographic Range
Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado.
Seasonal Activity
Powell stated the species seems to be univoltine with adults collected July to August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host undetermined.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eupithecia flavigutta. 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 flavigutta - Hodges#7568 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Eupithecia flavigutta - Hodges#7568
How big is Eupithecia flavigutta - Hodges#7568?
Powell listed the forewing length 9-10 mm.
Where is Eupithecia flavigutta - Hodges#7568 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Montane forest areas. |
| Range | Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado. |
What does Eupithecia flavigutta - Hodges#7568 eat?
The diet of the Eupithecia flavigutta - Hodges#7568 includes Larval host undetermined..
When is Eupithecia flavigutta - Hodges#7568 active?
Eupithecia flavigutta - Hodges#7568: seasonal activity - Powell stated the species seems to be univoltine with adults collected July to August..