Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341
Macaria bicolorata
This record describes Macaria bicolorata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Covell states : wings powdery, yellowish tan to postmedian line, evenly darker beyond pm. line on all wings.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Macariini
- Genus
- Macaria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Pine and mixed pine/deciduous forests
Geographic Range
Eastern North America: New York to Florida and westward. Also in Eurasia?
Seasonal Activity
May-August, likely earlier farther south (April)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed on pines.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Macaria bicolorata. 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 Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341
What is Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341?
Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341 (Macaria bicolorata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341?
wingspan 30 mm
How do you identify Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341?
Covell states : wings powdery, yellowish tan to postmedian line, evenly darker beyond pm. line on all wings.
Where is Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Pine and mixed pine/deciduous forests |
| Range | Eastern North America: New York to Florida and westward. Also in Eurasia? |
When is Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341 active?
Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341: seasonal activity - May-August, likely earlier farther south (April).
What is the life cycle of a Bicolored Angle Moth - Hodges#6341?
Larvae feed on pines.