Eupithecia rindgei - Hodges#7572
Eupithecia rindgei
This record describes Eupithecia rindgei (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Eupithecia rindgei is smaller and less boldly marked than Eupithecia johnstoni .
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. , Holotype ♂ collected July 5, 1941 in Keddie, Plumas County, California by F. Rindge, in AMNH.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be May to July.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for Mr. Frederick H. Rindge who supplied McDunnough with material for the study.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eupithecia rindgei. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eupithecia rindgei - Hodges#7572
What is Eupithecia rindgei - Hodges#7572?
Eupithecia rindgei - Hodges#7572 (Eupithecia rindgei) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eupithecia rindgei - Hodges#7572?
McDunnough reported the wingspan is about 15 mm.
How do you identify Eupithecia rindgei - Hodges#7572?
Eupithecia rindgei is smaller and less boldly marked than Eupithecia johnstoni .
Where is Eupithecia rindgei - Hodges#7572 found?
Range: California. , Holotype ♂ collected July 5, 1941 in Keddie, Plumas County, California by F. Rindge, in AMNH.
When is Eupithecia rindgei - Hodges#7572 active?
Eupithecia rindgei - Hodges#7572: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be May to July..