Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547
Hulstina wrightiaria
This record describes Hulstina wrightiaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547 (Hulstina wrightiaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometrid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Ennominae, tribe Boarmiini, superfamily Geometroidea. This species belongs to the genus Hulstina. Size: Forewing length 10-13 mm.. Active during Adults fly from late April to August with some recorded later..
Identification notes
Adult - see Rindge's description.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Boarmiini
- Genus
- Hulstina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Central and southern California (mostly near the coast) and into Baja California, Mexico. Type locality: San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from late April to August with some recorded later.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on leaves of Chamise ( Adenostoma fasciculatum ) and mountain mahogany ( Cercocarpus spp.).
Life History
One generation per year.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of Mr. William Greenwood Wright , who published works on California Lepidoptera.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hulstina wrightiaria. 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 Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547
What is Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547?
Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547 (Hulstina wrightiaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547?
Forewing length 10-13 mm.
How do you identify Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547?
Adult - see Rindge's description.
Where is Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547 found?
Range: Central and southern California (mostly near the coast) and into Baja California, Mexico. Type locality: San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California.
What does Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547 eat?
The diet of the Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547 includes Larvae feed on leaves of Chamise ( Adenostoma fasciculatum ) and mountain mahogany ( Cercocarpus spp.)..
When is Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547 active?
Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547: seasonal activity - Adults fly from late April to August with some recorded later..
What is the life cycle of a Wright's Hulstina - Hodges#6547?
One generation per year.