Ohoopee Inchworm Moth - Hodges#6420.1
Narraga georgiana
This record describes Narraga georgiana (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Macariini
- Genus
- Narraga
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Openings in xeric longleaf pine-turkey oak woodland
Geographic Range
Two inland sand dune systems in Tattnall and Emanuel Counties in eastern Georgia, although presence of hostplant in a much wider southeastern range suggests that the moth may be more widespread. Holotype: Ohoopee Dunes, Tattnall Co., GA.
Seasonal Activity
Adults appear to be diurnal and found from April to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Chrysoma pauciflosculosa - woody/shrub goldenrod
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Narraga georgiana. 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 Ohoopee Inchworm Moth - Hodges#6420.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohoopee Inchworm Moth - Hodges#6420.1
Where is Ohoopee Inchworm Moth - Hodges#6420.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Openings in xeric longleaf pine-turkey oak woodland |
| Range | Two inland sand dune systems in Tattnall and Emanuel Counties in eastern Georgia, although presence of hostplant in a much wider southeastern range suggests that the moth may be more widespread. Holotype: Ohoopee Dunes, Tattnall Co., GA. |
What does Ohoopee Inchworm Moth - Hodges#6420.1 eat?
The diet of the Ohoopee Inchworm Moth - Hodges#6420.1 includes Chrysoma pauciflosculosa - woody/shrub goldenrod.
When is Ohoopee Inchworm Moth - Hodges#6420.1 active?
Ohoopee Inchworm Moth - Hodges#6420.1: seasonal activity - Adults appear to be diurnal and found from April to September.