Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888
Lambdina fiscellaria
This record describes Lambdina fiscellaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
There are many online sources with information on the pest status of the species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Ourapterygini
- Genus
- Lambdina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coast to coast in Canada and adjacent parts of US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on hemlock, balsam fir, and white spruce, plus oak and other hardwoods. Young larvae feed on opening shoots; older ones on old needles
Life History
The female lays tiny eggs on a variety of substrates throughout the forest from August to October. After overwintering, the eggs hatch from late May to mid-June. a Pupation takes place in bark crevices or in masses of lichens on or near the bark. Larva; larva; pupa; pupa; adult [thumb:
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lambdina fiscellaria. 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 Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Beatriz Moisset , Tony-2 , anitagould , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , marcie oconnor , Marci Hess , Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888
What is Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888?
Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888 (Lambdina fiscellaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 16-18 mm.
Where is Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888 found?
Range: coast to coast in Canada and adjacent parts of US
What does Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888 eat?
The diet of the Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888 includes Larvae feed on hemlock, balsam fir, and white spruce, plus oak and other hardwoods. Young larvae feed on opening shoots; older ones on old needles.
What is the life cycle of a Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6888?
The female lays tiny eggs on a variety of substrates throughout the forest from August to October. After overwintering, the eggs hatch from late May to mid-June. a Pupation takes place in bark crevices or in masses of lichens on or near the bark. Larva; larva; pupa; pupa; adult [thumb: