Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722
Lytrosis heitzmanorum
This record describes Lytrosis heitzmanorum (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to sinuosa but the basal and outer areas of the forewings are much darker in color, often dark grayish brown or blackish brown, and the median area being a pale ochraceous gray instead of yellow. Female: Similar to male, but has less contrast.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Angeronini
- Genus
- Lytrosis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern United States.
Seasonal Activity
Late April to early August
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of Mr. J. Richard Heitzman - and his two sons, Roger L. and Robert Heitzman, of Independence, Missouri
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lytrosis heitzmanorum. 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 Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722
What is Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722?
Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722 (Lytrosis heitzmanorum) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722?
Forewing length 22 to 29 mm, females larger than males.
How do you identify Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722?
Similar to sinuosa but the basal and outer areas of the forewings are much darker in color, often dark grayish brown or blackish brown, and the median area being a pale ochraceous gray instead of yellow. Female: Similar to male, but has less contrast.
Where is Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722 found?
Range: Southeastern United States.
When is Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722 active?
Lytrosis heitzmanorum - Hodges#6722: seasonal activity - Late April to early August.