Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022
Nemoria daedalea
This record describes Nemoria daedalea (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ferguson original description is available online in the print references. Ferguson stated the antemedial lines are not present and the postmedial lines are often missing.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Geometrinae
- Tribe
- Nemoriini
- Genus
- Nemoria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Nemoria daedalea has been collected from 5,600-9,000' elevations. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona ( 4 ) ; Mexico (Durango). ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Ferguson (1985) reported a spring (April to May) and summer brood (July to August). ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ferguson reared from an unidentified species of oak. ,
Life History
Ferguson (1985) reported two broods. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nemoria daedalea. 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 Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022
What is Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022?
Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022 (Nemoria daedalea) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022?
Ferguson (1985) listed the forewing length. ( 3 ) ♂ spring brood 14.5-16 mm; summer brood 11.5-12 mm. ♀ spring brood 14-16 mm.; summer brood 12-13.5 mm.
How do you identify Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022?
Ferguson original description is available online in the print references. Ferguson stated the antemedial lines are not present and the postmedial lines are often missing.
Where is Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Nemoria daedalea has been collected from 5,600-9,000' elevations. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Southern Arizona ( 4 ) ; Mexico (Durango). ( 3 ) |
What does Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022 eat?
The diet of the Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022 includes Ferguson reared from an unidentified species of oak. ,.
When is Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022 active?
Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022: seasonal activity - Ferguson (1985) reported a spring (April to May) and summer brood (July to August). ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Nemoria daedalea - Hodges#7022?
Ferguson (1985) reported two broods. ( 3 )