Holochroa dissociarius - Hodges#6773
Holochroa dissociarius
This record describes Holochroa dissociarius (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Nacophorini
- Genus
- Holochroa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona to Colorado and Texas; Mexico. , , Moth Photographers Group map (includes Nevada)
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is March to October. January record from Texas in the guide. At least two broods.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell and Opler stated the larval host is unknown. Moths of Southeastern Arizona lists Juniperus in Arizona. (Rindge 1983)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Holochroa dissociarius. 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 Holochroa dissociarius - Hodges#6773 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Holochroa dissociarius - Hodges#6773
How big is Holochroa dissociarius - Hodges#6773?
Powell and Opler listed the forewing length as 15-21 mm.
Where is Holochroa dissociarius - Hodges#6773 found?
Range: Arizona to Colorado and Texas; Mexico. , , Moth Photographers Group map (includes Nevada)
What does Holochroa dissociarius - Hodges#6773 eat?
The diet of the Holochroa dissociarius - Hodges#6773 includes Powell and Opler stated the larval host is unknown. Moths of Southeastern Arizona lists Juniperus in Arizona. (Rindge 1983).
When is Holochroa dissociarius - Hodges#6773 active?
Holochroa dissociarius - Hodges#6773: seasonal activity - The main flight period is March to October. January record from Texas in the guide. At least two broods..