Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499
Glaucina magnifica
This record describes Glaucina magnifica (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See detailed description by Rindge linked at bottom of page. The concave bend of the PM line in the upper part of wing is rather distinctive. Also noticeable is the dark banding of the ST area bordered by the white ST line that is strongly produced basally on veins resulting in a somewhat denticulate appearance. AM/PM/ST lines are all indicated on hindwing anal margin (although Rindge does not mention the AM line indication, the line can be clearly seen on images of magnifica in Plate 24 of the revision).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Boarmiini
- Genus
- Glaucina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
coastal areas
Geographic Range
southern California
Seasonal Activity
September to December; also February
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Glaucina magnifica. 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 Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499
What is Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499?
Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499 (Glaucina magnifica) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499?
Grossbeck listed a wingspan of 28-33 mm. Rindge listed forewing as 14-18 mm
How do you identify Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499?
See detailed description by Rindge linked at bottom of page. The concave bend of the PM line in the upper part of wing is rather distinctive. Also noticeable is the dark banding of the ST area bordered by the white ST line that is strongly produced basally on veins resulting in a somewhat denticulate appearance. AM/PM/ST lines are all indicated on hindwing anal margin (although Rindge does not mention the AM line indication, the line can be clearly seen on images of magnifica in Plate 24 of the revision).
Where is Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal areas |
| Range | southern California |
When is Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499 active?
Glaucina magnifica - Hodges#6499: seasonal activity - September to December; also February.