Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723
Lytrosis permagnaria
This record describes Lytrosis permagnaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
males come to lights from 11:30 pm to 1 am, females also come to lights but less so
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
Habitat
usually low to mid-elevation oak and mixed hardwood forests
Geographic Range
rarely encountered from scattered locations around central and southeastern US, possibly absent from North Carolina
Seasonal Activity
adults have a short flight period; mid-May in most locations
Diet and Behavior
Diet: reared in captivity on red oak and also accepted hickory
Life History
larvae feed from June until August, enter diapause in the antepenultimate instar, and overwinter. In spring they molt and begin feeding again, pupate in early June. Females can lay over 500 eggs
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lytrosis permagnaria. 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 permagnaria - Hodges#6723 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723
What is Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723?
Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723 (Lytrosis permagnaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | usually low to mid-elevation oak and mixed hardwood forests |
| Range | rarely encountered from scattered locations around central and southeastern US, possibly absent from North Carolina |
What does Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723 eat?
The diet of the Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723 includes reared in captivity on red oak and also accepted hickory.
When is Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723 active?
Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723: seasonal activity - adults have a short flight period; mid-May in most locations.
What is the life cycle of a Lytrosis permagnaria - Hodges#6723?
larvae feed from June until August, enter diapause in the antepenultimate instar, and overwinter. In spring they molt and begin feeding again, pupate in early June. Females can lay over 500 eggs