Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760
Pero behrensaria
This record describes Pero behrensaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The males of this species have dentate antennae, which set them apart from all the other species that are known to occur in this country., Rindge. 1955 Bruce Walsh lists Pero behrensaria sperryi in the White Mountains, Arizona
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Azelinini
- Genus
- Pero
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coniferous forests.
Geographic Range
Alberta west to British Columbia, south to California, the White Mountains of Arizona
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from April to October, depending on location.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Bruce Walsh lists Juniperus, Pinus, Pseudotsuga (Scoble 1999) under Pero behrensaria sperryi
Life History
larval information Canadian Forest Service
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pero behrensaria. 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 Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , JoAnneRusso
Frequently Asked Questions About Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760
What is Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760?
Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760 (Pero behrensaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760?
30-32 mm wingspan
How do you identify Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760?
The males of this species have dentate antennae, which set them apart from all the other species that are known to occur in this country., Rindge. 1955
Where is Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coniferous forests. |
| Range | Alberta west to British Columbia, south to California, the White Mountains of Arizona |
What does Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760 eat?
The diet of the Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760 includes Bruce Walsh lists Juniperus, Pinus, Pseudotsuga (Scoble 1999) under Pero behrensaria sperryi.
When is Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760 active?
Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760: seasonal activity - Adults fly from April to October, depending on location..
What is the life cycle of a Pero behrensaria - Hodges#6760?
larval information Canadian Forest Service