Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110
Idaea basinta
This record describes Idaea basinta (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing white with broad reddish bands in basal and terminal areas; fringe yellowish; hindwing white with broad reddish terminal band.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sterrhinae
- Tribe
- Sterrhini
- Genus
- Idaea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona to Texas.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from July to September.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Idaea basinta. 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 Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110
What is Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110?
Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110 (Idaea basinta) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110?
Wingspan 10-15 mm.
How do you identify Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110?
Adult: forewing white with broad reddish bands in basal and terminal areas; fringe yellowish; hindwing white with broad reddish terminal band.
Where is Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110 found?
Range: Arizona to Texas.
When is Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110 active?
Red-and-white Wave - Hodges#7110: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from July to September..