Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036
Nemoria zelotes
This record describes Nemoria zelotes (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | The original description of Nemoria zelotes Ferguson, is available online in the print references below. Adult: , Intense green color with whitish fringe. |
| Forewing | Forewing terminal line is deep-red and strong. Reddish discal spots. |
| Forewing | Forewing postmedial line is thin, white and straight. |
| Forewing | Forewing antemedial line is thin, white and irregular but evenly curved. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen dorsal surface has pure white spots lined with reddish-brown. |
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
Arizona, New Mexico. , , Type locality: USA: Arizona, Santa Cruz Co., Santa Rita Mountains, Madera Canyon @4880'. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from March to October (two flights). , ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Early stages and host plant are unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nemoria zelotes. 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 zelotes - Hodges#7036 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036
What is Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036?
Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036 (Nemoria zelotes) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036?
Forewing length: ♂ 12-14 mm. ♀ 13.5-16.5 mm.
How do you identify Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | The original description of Nemoria zelotes Ferguson, is available online in the print references below. Adult: , Intense green color with whitish fringe. |
| Forewing | Forewing terminal line is deep-red and strong. Reddish discal spots. |
| Forewing | Forewing postmedial line is thin, white and straight. |
| Forewing | Forewing antemedial line is thin, white and irregular but evenly curved. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen dorsal surface has pure white spots lined with reddish-brown. |
Where is Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036 found?
Range: Arizona, New Mexico. , , Type locality: USA: Arizona, Santa Cruz Co., Santa Rita Mountains, Madera Canyon @4880'. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036 eat?
The diet of the Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036 includes Early stages and host plant are unknown..
When is Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036 active?
Nemoria zelotes - Hodges#7036: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from March to October (two flights). , ,.