Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316
Perizoma basaliata
This record describes Perizoma basaliata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing variably boldly patterned (with large orangish bands bordering gray median band) to more uniformly colored grayish-brown with less distinct markings; subterminal area often has centrally-located pale whitish patch bordered by dark rectangular patch near apex; basal line arc-shaped with small central indentation; AM, PM, and subterminal lines white with thin dark edges; hindwing dirty white with faint scalloped PM line and dark dashed terminal line
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Perizoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Newfoundland to British Columbia and adjacent northern states, south in the east to North Carolina/Tennessee
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from late May to early September
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Female with eggs:
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Perizoma basaliata. 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 Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316
What is Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316?
Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316 (Perizoma basaliata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316?
wingspan about 19-23 mm, based on two photos at CBIF
How do you identify Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316?
Adult: forewing variably boldly patterned (with large orangish bands bordering gray median band) to more uniformly colored grayish-brown with less distinct markings; subterminal area often has centrally-located pale whitish patch bordered by dark rectangular patch near apex; basal line arc-shaped with small central indentation; AM, PM, and subterminal lines white with thin dark edges; hindwing dirty white with faint scalloped PM line and dark dashed terminal line
Where is Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316 found?
Range: Newfoundland to British Columbia and adjacent northern states, south in the east to North Carolina/Tennessee
When is Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316 active?
Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316: seasonal activity - adults fly from late May to early September.
What is the life cycle of a Square-patched Carpet - Hodges#7316?
Female with eggs: