Nemoria rindgei - Hodges#7050
Nemoria rindgei
This record describes Nemoria rindgei (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
- Geometrinae
- Tribe
- Nemoriini
- Genus
- Nemoria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Western Texas, New Mexico. ( 3 ) Holotype collected at Sitting Bull Falls, 4,800', 42 mi SW of Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Collection records from June. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Ferguson (1985) reported the early stages and host plant unknown. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of Frederick. H. Rindge.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nemoria rindgei. 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 rindgei - Hodges#7050 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Nemoria rindgei - Hodges#7050
How big is Nemoria rindgei - Hodges#7050?
Ferguson (1985) reported the forewing length. ( 3 ) Holotype ♂ 12.5 mm. ♀ (n=3) 12-13.5 mm.
Where is Nemoria rindgei - Hodges#7050 found?
Range: Western Texas, New Mexico. ( 3 ) Holotype collected at Sitting Bull Falls, 4,800', 42 mi SW of Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico. ( 3 )
When is Nemoria rindgei - Hodges#7050 active?
Nemoria rindgei - Hodges#7050: seasonal activity - Collection records from June. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Nemoria rindgei - Hodges#7050?
Ferguson (1985) reported the early stages and host plant unknown. ( 3 )