Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860
Neoterpes trianguliferata
This record describes Neoterpes trianguliferata (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
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Ourapterygini
- Genus
- Neoterpes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southern British Columbia to southwestern Alberta and south to Colorado, Utah and California
Seasonal Activity
adults seen in British Columbia April to June California late March to July
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval hosts include currants and gooseberry
Life History
overwinter as pupa
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Neoterpes trianguliferata. 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 Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860
How big is Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860?
forewing length 14-20 mm
Where is Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860 found?
Range: southern British Columbia to southwestern Alberta and south to Colorado, Utah and California
What does Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860 eat?
The diet of the Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860 includes larval hosts include currants and gooseberry.
When is Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860 active?
Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860: seasonal activity - adults seen in British Columbia April to June California late March to July.
What is the life cycle of a Neoterpes trianguliferata - Hodges#6860?
overwinter as pupa