Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278
Hymenodria mediodentata
This record describes Hymenodria mediodentata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See references below. Very few specimens of this species are known .
Identification notes
See references below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Hymenodria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern Arizona (Cochise and Pima County) and western Texas .
Seasonal Activity
Adults reported from March to May .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown .
Life History
Unknown .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hymenodria mediodentata. 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 Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , lee_penner
Frequently Asked Questions About Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278
What is Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278?
Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278 (Hymenodria mediodentata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278?
Forewing length: 13-15 mm .
How do you identify Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278?
See references below.
Where is Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278 found?
Range: Southeastern Arizona (Cochise and Pima County) and western Texas .
What does Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278 eat?
The diet of the Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278 includes Unknown ..
When is Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278 active?
Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278: seasonal activity - Adults reported from March to May ..
What is the life cycle of a Hymenodria mediodentata - Hodges#7278?
Unknown .