Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011
Nematocampa brehmeata
This record describes Nematocampa brehmeata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Nematocampa brehmeata resembles N. resistaria but is larger and both sexes are yellow. Ferguson revised description of the adult including genitalia is available in PDF or view online.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Cassymini
- Genus
- Nematocampa (Filament Bearers)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Ferguson stated Nematocampa brehmeata is limited to northern California . Moth Photographers Group includes Washington. Holotype ♀ collected "Cazadero, Sonoma County, California, July 18th" in AMNH.
Seasonal Activity
Ferguson reported the flight period is June to August. He based this on a sample of 35 specimens. Moth Photographers Group displays May to September records.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ferguson reported the larvae probably feed on willow.
Life History
Ferguson stated the early stages were unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Grossbeck stated "I take pleasure in naming this beautiful Geometer after my friend Mr. H. H. Brehme, of Newark, N.J., who has generously given me the specimen."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nematocampa brehmeata. 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 Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011
What is Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011?
Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011 (Nematocampa brehmeata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011?
Ferguson reported the forewing length. ♂ 7-8 mm. ♀ 7-9 mm. Grossbeck listed the wingspan as 30 mm.
How do you identify Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011?
Nematocampa brehmeata resembles N. resistaria but is larger and both sexes are yellow. Ferguson revised description of the adult including genitalia is available in PDF or view online.
Where is Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011 found?
Range: Ferguson stated Nematocampa brehmeata is limited to northern California . Moth Photographers Group includes Washington. Holotype ♀ collected Cazadero, Sonoma County, California, July 18th in AMNH.
What does Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011 eat?
The diet of the Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011 includes Ferguson reported the larvae probably feed on willow..
When is Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011 active?
Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011: seasonal activity - Ferguson reported the flight period is June to August. He based this on a sample of 35 specimens. Moth Photographers Group displays May to September records..
What is the life cycle of a Nematocampa brehmeata - Hodges#7011?
Ferguson stated the early stages were unknown.