Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278
Macaria evagaria
This record describes Macaria evagaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hulst (1900) original description: 106
Identification notes
Hulst (1900) original description: 106
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
Geographic Range
Montana and Colorado to Ohio and New York north to Ontario, Quebec. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some collection locations and dates.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be May through July.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae have been raised on Ribes hirtellum Michx. (gooseberry).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Macaria evagaria. 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 Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278
What is Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278?
Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278 (Macaria evagaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278?
Forewing length: males 14-22 mm. females 12-15 mm.
How do you identify Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278?
Hulst (1900) original description: 106
Where is Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278 found?
Range: Montana and Colorado to Ohio and New York north to Ontario, Quebec. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some collection locations and dates.
What does Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278 eat?
The diet of the Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278 includes Larvae have been raised on Ribes hirtellum Michx. (gooseberry)..
When is Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278 active?
Drab Angle Moth - Hodges#6278: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be May through July..