Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910
Nepytia freemani
This record describes Nepytia freemani (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910 (Nepytia freemani) is a species in the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometrid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Ennominae, tribe Ourapterygini, superfamily Geometroidea. This species belongs to the genus Nepytia. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 27-38 mm. It is found in Montane coniferous forest.. Active during Adults are most common from August to October..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Ourapterygini
- Genus
- Nepytia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Montane coniferous forest.
Geographic Range
British Columbia and Alberta; Washington to Montana, and Utah. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from August to October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nepytia freemani. 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 Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910
What is Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910?
Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910 (Nepytia freemani) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910?
Wingspan 27-38 mm
Where is Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Montane coniferous forest. |
| Range | British Columbia and Alberta; Washington to Montana, and Utah. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group map |
What does Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910 eat?
The diet of the Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910 includes Larval host is Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco. ( 5 ).
When is Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910 active?
Western False Hemlock Looper - Hodges#6910: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from August to October. ( 4 ).