Nemeris percne - Hodges#6876.1
Nemeris percne
This record describes Nemeris percne (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
There is relatively little individual variation within this species. The females are only slightly paler than the males; in some cases there is practically no difference between the two sexes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Ourapterygini
- Genus
- Nemeris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
northcentral Arizona - Coconino & Yavapai Counties
Seasonal Activity
July and August
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Greek percnos , meaning dark colored, in reference to the color of the upper surface of the wings
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nemeris percne. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nemeris percne - Hodges#6876.1
What is Nemeris percne - Hodges#6876.1?
Nemeris percne - Hodges#6876.1 (Nemeris percne) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Nemeris percne - Hodges#6876.1?
forewing length 18 -21 mm
Where is Nemeris percne - Hodges#6876.1 found?
Range: northcentral Arizona - Coconino & Yavapai Counties
When is Nemeris percne - Hodges#6876.1 active?
Nemeris percne - Hodges#6876.1: seasonal activity - July and August.