Gabriola sierrae - Hodges#6782
Gabriola sierrae
This record describes Gabriola sierrae (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Rindge described sierrae as three location specific subspecies. Detailed descriptions are available at the link in citations below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Nacophorini
- Genus
- Gabriola
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
inland mountainous areas
Geographic Range
California and adjoining areas of western Nevada - San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, Sierra and Cascade Ranges and adjacent Nevada, also Lake and Napa counties.
Seasonal Activity
May to early November
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Gabriola sierrae. 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 Gabriola sierrae - Hodges#6782
What is Gabriola sierrae - Hodges#6782?
Gabriola sierrae - Hodges#6782 (Gabriola sierrae) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gabriola sierrae - Hodges#6782?
forewing length 13-17 mm
How do you identify Gabriola sierrae - Hodges#6782?
Rindge described sierrae as three location specific subspecies. Detailed descriptions are available at the link in citations below.
Where is Gabriola sierrae - Hodges#6782 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | inland mountainous areas |
| Range | California and adjoining areas of western Nevada - San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, Sierra and Cascade Ranges and adjacent Nevada, also Lake and Napa counties. |
When is Gabriola sierrae - Hodges#6782 active?
Gabriola sierrae - Hodges#6782: seasonal activity - May to early November.