Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454
Glena mcdunnougharia
This record describes Glena mcdunnougharia (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Detailed description by Rindge as subspecies mcdunnougharia and kirkwoodaria can be found at the link in citations below. Original description by Sperry can be found at 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
- Boarmiini
- Genus
- Glena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
subspecies mcdunnougharia is known from semi-arid regions
Geographic Range
western New Mexico to southern California and north to Colorado, Utah and Nevada
Seasonal Activity
March thru September
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Glena mcdunnougharia. 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 Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454
What is Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454?
Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454 (Glena mcdunnougharia) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454?
subspecies mcdunnougharia male forewing length 15-18 mm; female forewing length 15-19 mm subspecies kirkwoodaria male forewing lenght 11-16 mm; female forewing length 12-17 mm
How do you identify Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454?
Detailed description by Rindge as subspecies mcdunnougharia and kirkwoodaria can be found at the link in citations below. Original description by Sperry can be found at link in citations below.
Where is Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | subspecies mcdunnougharia is known from semi-arid regions |
| Range | western New Mexico to southern California and north to Colorado, Utah and Nevada |
When is Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454 active?
Glena mcdunnougharia - Hodges#6454: seasonal activity - March thru September.