Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695
Gloveria gargamelle
This record describes Gloveria gargamelle (species). Recorded family: Lasiocampidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - female forewing dark gray mixed with pale gray scales; AM and PM lines black, almost straight; subterminal line jagged, irregular; small white discal spot close to AM line; male forewing dark brown except for large pale gray patch in median area, extending to ST line; hindwing dark brown in both sexes, with male having pale gray PM band; fringe pale gray to whitish; male antennae pectinate; female antennae simple. Type Locality: Arizona.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Lasiocampoidea
- Family
- Lasiocampidae (Tent Caterpillar and Lappet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Lasiocampinae
- Tribe
- Lasiocampini
- Genus
- Gloveria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Central Arizona to western Texas.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from July to Oct.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on the leaves of several oaks. , Favored food plant in central New Mexico is Apache Plume - Fallugia paradoxa
Life History
Adult males fly late afternoon, females nocturnal.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named for the character from François Rabelais' Gargantua and Pantagruel . Gargamelle was the daughter of the king of the Parpaillons ( butterflies , in some parts of France) and the mother of Gargantua.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Gloveria gargamelle. 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 Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , David Ferguson , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695
What is Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695?
Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695 (Gloveria gargamelle) is a species in the family Lasiocampidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | ♀ 100 mm, ♂ 60 mm. Forewing |
| Length | ♀ 3.5-4.3 cm, ♂ 2.8-2.9 cm. |
How do you identify Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695?
Adult - female forewing dark gray mixed with pale gray scales; AM and PM lines black, almost straight; subterminal line jagged, irregular; small white discal spot close to AM line; male forewing dark brown except for large pale gray patch in median area, extending to ST line; hindwing dark brown in both sexes, with male having pale gray PM band; fringe pale gray to whitish; male antennae pectinate; female antennae simple.
Where is Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695 found?
Range: Central Arizona to western Texas.
What does Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695 eat?
The diet of the Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695 includes Larvae feed on the leaves of several oaks. , Favored food plant in central New Mexico is Apache Plume - Fallugia paradoxa.
When is Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695 active?
Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695: seasonal activity - Adults fly from July to Oct..
What is the life cycle of a Gloveria gargamelle - Hodges#7695?
Adult males fly late afternoon, females nocturnal.