Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263
Hydriomena speciosata
This record describes Hydriomena speciosata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Identification notes
Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Hydriomena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Commonly found in or near wet conifer forests
Geographic Range
Western North America
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly in midsummer
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Caterpillars feed on the foliage of species of Pinaceae such as grand fir (Abies grandis), spruce (Picea), pine (Pinus), Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), and western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hydriomena speciosata. 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 Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Bob Patterson , Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263
What is Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263?
Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263 (Hydriomena speciosata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263?
Approx 31mm (based on CBIF specimen)
How do you identify Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263?
Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Where is Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Commonly found in or near wet conifer forests |
| Range | Western North America |
What does Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263 eat?
The diet of the Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263 includes Caterpillars feed on the foliage of species of Pinaceae such as grand fir (Abies grandis), spruce (Picea), pine (Pinus), Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), and western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)..
When is Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263 active?
Hydriomena speciosata - Hodges#7263: seasonal activity - Adults fly in midsummer.