Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433
Hesperumia latipennis
This record describes Hesperumia latipennis (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
In general, the moths from the Cascade Mountains tend to be slightly grayer and to have more clearly defined maculation than do specimens from the coastal areas of British Columbia, Washington, and central California
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Boarmiini
- Genus
- Hesperumia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Woodlands and forest.
Geographic Range
Western North America from British Columbia south to California, especially west of the mountains.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from May to August, but mainly in midsummer.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on various trees and shrubs, including Rhamnus purshiana, Holodiscus discolor, Sambucus spp, and Symphoricarpos albus .
Life History
Caterpillars of the Northwest Photo
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific name latipennis is Latin meaning "broad-winged."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hesperumia latipennis. 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 Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Harsi S. Parker , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433
What is Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433?
Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433 (Hesperumia latipennis) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433?
34-36 mm wingspan
Where is Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Woodlands and forest. |
| Range | Western North America from British Columbia south to California, especially west of the mountains. |
What does Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433 eat?
The diet of the Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433 includes Larvae feed on various trees and shrubs, including Rhamnus purshiana, Holodiscus discolor, Sambucus spp, and Symphoricarpos albus ..
When is Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433 active?
Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433: seasonal activity - Adults fly from May to August, but mainly in midsummer..
What is the life cycle of a Hesperumia latipennis - Hodges#6433?
Caterpillars of the Northwest Photo