Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108
Idaea furciferata
This record describes Idaea furciferata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinct difference in male/female hindwing shape and pattern. On the male, the forewings have a lobe near the base of the inner margin and the hindwings have sinuous indentations on the inner margins, making them look malformed. Compare on the Moth Photographers Group page linked below.
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
Pennsylvania and Ohio to New Mexico and Florida. , , , , ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from April to August. ( 7 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Idaea furciferata. 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 Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108
What is Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108?
Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108 (Idaea furciferata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108?
Forewing length average is 7.1 mm.
How do you identify Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108?
Distinct difference in male/female hindwing shape and pattern. On the male, the forewings have a lobe near the base of the inner margin and the hindwings have sinuous indentations on the inner margins, making them look malformed. Compare on the Moth Photographers Group page linked below.
Where is Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108 found?
Range: Pennsylvania and Ohio to New Mexico and Florida. , , , , ,
When is Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108 active?
Notch-winged Wave Moth - Hodges#7108: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from April to August. ( 7 ).