Honest Pero - Hodges#6753
Pero honestaria
This record describes Pero honestaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing (FW) area between antemedian and postmedian (PM) lines dark purplish-gray, forming a broad wavy band across the wing; remainder of FW medium gray, the subterminal area being lighter than the basal area; outer edges of FW and hindwing slightly wavy but not conspicuously scalloped. PM line relatively straight as it approaches the inner margin of the FW after the deep curve. No black spot centered near the distal edge of the FW. Genitalia: Description based in part on comments by J.D. Roberts on photos here and here .
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
Geographic Range
Eastern United States and coast-to-coast in Canada.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from April to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on black cherry, black locust, and larch.
Life History
Two generations per year
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pero honestaria. 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 Honest Pero - Hodges#6753 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , anitagould , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy , Marci Hess , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Honest Pero - Hodges#6753
What is Honest Pero - Hodges#6753?
Honest Pero - Hodges#6753 (Pero honestaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Honest Pero - Hodges#6753?
Wingspan 34-36 mm. Larva to 37 mm (Drooz, 1985).
How do you identify Honest Pero - Hodges#6753?
Adult - forewing (FW) area between antemedian and postmedian (PM) lines dark purplish-gray, forming a broad wavy band across the wing; remainder of FW medium gray, the subterminal area being lighter than the basal area; outer edges of FW and hindwing slightly wavy but not conspicuously scalloped. PM line relatively straight as it approaches the inner margin of the FW after the deep curve. No black spot centered near the distal edge of the FW. Genitalia:
Where is Honest Pero - Hodges#6753 found?
Range: Eastern United States and coast-to-coast in Canada.
What does Honest Pero - Hodges#6753 eat?
The diet of the Honest Pero - Hodges#6753 includes Larvae feed on black cherry, black locust, and larch..
When is Honest Pero - Hodges#6753 active?
Honest Pero - Hodges#6753: seasonal activity - Adults fly from April to September..
What is the life cycle of a Honest Pero - Hodges#6753?
Two generations per year