Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419
Isturgia dislocaria
This record describes Isturgia dislocaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
forewing light brown with 3 dark brown squarish spots evenly spaced along the costa; wing veins pale yellowish or white, providing contrast even against the wing's light ground color; brown speckling concentrated mostly along the costa and wingtips hindwing similarly colored but with a single dark line crossing the wing at two-thirds its length Det. J. & J. Balaban, 2016 An uncommon to rare species designated as S1? in Ontario and tracked by the Natural Heritage Information Centre. Status elsewhere is unknown. Any info appreciated.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Macariini
- Genus
- Isturgia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
grassy meadows
Geographic Range
Arizona to Florida and north to Quebec and then wsw to Nebraska ( MPG )
Seasonal Activity
mostly Mar-Jul (longer in TX & FL) ( MPG )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: common host: hackberry ( Celtis , Ulmaceae)
Life History
Larva, larva, larva, adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Isturgia dislocaria. 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 Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419
What is Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419?
Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419 (Isturgia dislocaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419?
wingspan about 25 mm
How do you identify Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419?
forewing light brown with 3 dark brown squarish spots evenly spaced along the costa; wing veins pale yellowish or white, providing contrast even against the wing's light ground color; brown speckling concentrated mostly along the costa and wingtips hindwing similarly colored but with a single dark line crossing the wing at two-thirds its length Det. J. & J. Balaban, 2016
Where is Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | grassy meadows |
| Range | Arizona to Florida and north to Quebec and then wsw to Nebraska ( MPG ) |
What does Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419 eat?
The diet of the Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419 includes common host: hackberry ( Celtis , Ulmaceae).
When is Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419 active?
Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419: seasonal activity - mostly Mar-Jul (longer in TX & FL) ( MPG ).
What is the life cycle of a Pale-veined Isturgia Moth - Hodges#6419?
Larva, larva, larva, adult