Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114
Idaea demissaria
This record describes Idaea demissaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult : Straw-colored wings have reddish shading in basal area and beyond PM. Slightly scalloped lines are reddish brown. All wings are marked in tiny black discal dots. ( 3 )
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
Occurs throughout North America, except the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains, etc.. ( 4 ) , ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from March to October; year-round in Texas and Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unrecorded; probably a variety of low plants.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Idaea demissaria. 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-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by cotinis , Robin McLeod , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , marcie oconnor , KenW , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114
What is Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114?
Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114 (Idaea demissaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 14-19 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 8-9 mm. |
How do you identify Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114?
Adult : Straw-colored wings have reddish shading in basal area and beyond PM. Slightly scalloped lines are reddish brown. All wings are marked in tiny black discal dots. ( 3 )
Where is Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114 found?
Range: Occurs throughout North America, except the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains, etc.. ( 4 ) , ( 5 )
What does Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114 eat?
The diet of the Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114 includes Unrecorded; probably a variety of low plants..
When is Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114 active?
Red-Bordered Wave Moth - Hodges#7114: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from March to October; year-round in Texas and Florida..