Nemoria saturiba - Hodges#7034
Nemoria saturiba
This record describes Nemoria saturiba (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Original description online: (70) Note dark red spot on abdomen--not white, as in most other members of the genus (comments here , Friends Central)
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
Southeastern united States. , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae reported on Sweetgum, Liquidambar styraciflua .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nemoria saturiba. 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 saturiba - Hodges#7034 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Boone; Additional contributions by cotinis , Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Nemoria saturiba - Hodges#7034
What is Nemoria saturiba - Hodges#7034?
Nemoria saturiba - Hodges#7034 (Nemoria saturiba) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Nemoria saturiba - Hodges#7034?
wingspan: 20mm
How do you identify Nemoria saturiba - Hodges#7034?
Original description online: (70) Note dark red spot on abdomen--not white, as in most other members of the genus (comments here , Friends Central)
Where is Nemoria saturiba - Hodges#7034 found?
Range: Southeastern united States. , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What is the life cycle of a Nemoria saturiba - Hodges#7034?
Larvae reported on Sweetgum, Liquidambar styraciflua .