Pero modesta - Hodges#6759
Pero modestus
This record describes Pero modestus (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing: No shading along the well defined antemedial line. There are 1-6 small white dots along the terminal line in the costal half. Small white discal spot varies from round to angular shaped and is often lined with a narrow broken ring. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing: Terminal line thickens near anal angle where there are 3-4 dark, near triangular spots. Sinuous postmedial line is present. |
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
Southern and western Texas to Arizona then north to Colorado and southern Utah.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly April through September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Poole reared on willow ( Salix ) in Arizona.
Life History
unknown
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pero modestus. 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 modesta - Hodges#6759 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Pero modesta - Hodges#6759
What is Pero modesta - Hodges#6759?
Pero modesta - Hodges#6759 (Pero modestus) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pero modesta - Hodges#6759?
Wingspan 30-38 mm.
How do you identify Pero modesta - Hodges#6759?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing: No shading along the well defined antemedial line. There are 1-6 small white dots along the terminal line in the costal half. Small white discal spot varies from round to angular shaped and is often lined with a narrow broken ring. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing: Terminal line thickens near anal angle where there are 3-4 dark, near triangular spots. Sinuous postmedial line is present. |
Where is Pero modesta - Hodges#6759 found?
Range: Southern and western Texas to Arizona then north to Colorado and southern Utah.
What does Pero modesta - Hodges#6759 eat?
The diet of the Pero modesta - Hodges#6759 includes Poole reared on willow ( Salix ) in Arizona..
When is Pero modesta - Hodges#6759 active?
Pero modesta - Hodges#6759: seasonal activity - Adults fly April through September..
What is the life cycle of a Pero modesta - Hodges#6759?
unknown