White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347
Macaria pinistrobata
This record describes Macaria pinistrobata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults ( 3 ) Similar to Macaria signaria but the ground color is more whitish with a black and white appearance. Space between medial and postmedial bands is usually the palest. Transverse lines are weaker as they approach the inner margin. Melanistic individuals are more common in this species than all others in the tribe. The normal markings are obsolete on these darker individuals except the white subterminal line on the females. Often confused with Macaria signaria and Macaria oweni . ( 3 )
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
White pine forests. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Ontario to Nova Scotia and south to northern Georgia and South Carolina. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some collection locations and dates.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Pinus strobis L. (eastern white pine) , USDA plant profile
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Macaria pinistrobata. 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 White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347
What is White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347?
White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347 (Macaria pinistrobata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347?
Forewing length ( 3 ) males 12-15 mm. females 12-14.5 mm.
How do you identify White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347?
Adults ( 3 ) Similar to Macaria signaria but the ground color is more whitish with a black and white appearance. Space between medial and postmedial bands is usually the palest. Transverse lines are weaker as they approach the inner margin. Melanistic individuals are more common in this species than all others in the tribe. The normal markings are obsolete on these darker individuals except the white subterminal line on the females. Often confused with Macaria signaria and Macaria oweni . ( 3 )
Where is White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | White pine forests. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Ontario to Nova Scotia and south to northern Georgia and South Carolina. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some collection locations and dates. |
What does White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347 eat?
The diet of the White Pine Angle - Hodges#6347 includes Larval host is Pinus strobis L. (eastern white pine) , USDA plant profile.