Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581
Iridopsis perfectaria
This record describes Iridopsis perfectaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The revised description by Rindge as Anacamptodes defectaria McDunnough, is available online and in PDF.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Boarmiini
- Genus
- Iridopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Central Texas to Mexico. , , Oklahoma(?) BOLD has additional records from southern California to Central America.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded during every month.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Rindge, listed the larval host as unknown. Larvae have been collected on Baccharis neglecta .
Life History
The larvae feed on the leaves. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Iridopsis perfectaria. 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 Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581
What is Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581?
Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581 (Iridopsis perfectaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581?
Forewing length: ♂ 12-17 mm. ♀ 15-20 mm.
How do you identify Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581?
The revised description by Rindge as Anacamptodes defectaria McDunnough, is available online and in PDF.
Where is Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581 found?
Range: Central Texas to Mexico. , , Oklahoma(?) BOLD has additional records from southern California to Central America.
What does Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581 eat?
The diet of the Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581 includes Rindge, listed the larval host as unknown. Larvae have been collected on Baccharis neglecta ..
When is Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581 active?
Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded during every month..
What is the life cycle of a Iridopsis perfectaria - Hodges#6581?
The larvae feed on the leaves. ( 5 )