Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051
Phrudocentra centrifugaria
This record describes Phrudocentra centrifugaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Sexually dimorphic species. Forewing and hindwing of females usually have large brown circles from 3 mm or more in diameter that are filled with white or a white and brown mixture. Often there are multiple circles that are joined together. Sometimes they are absent in females. Males lack these circles. Dorsal of abdomen has a series of small spots that are white or brown and white. Palpi are rose colored and extremely long. female male The many synonyms resulted from the sexual dimorphism and variability of the species. The males and females were once treated as different species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Geometrinae
- Tribe
- Nemoriini
- Genus
- Phrudocentra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Florida north to the Gainesville area. , The record from Arizona on Moth Photographers group may be a stray or error? Also found in Bahamas through the Great Antilles to Puerto Rico. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner reported February to November in Florida. Moth Photographers Group adds December for Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner reported the host is unknown in North America.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phrudocentra centrifugaria. 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 Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051
What is Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051?
Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051 (Phrudocentra centrifugaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051?
Ferguson reported the forewing length. ♂ 11-13 mm. ♀ 12-13 mm.
How do you identify Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051?
Sexually dimorphic species. Forewing and hindwing of females usually have large brown circles from 3 mm or more in diameter that are filled with white or a white and brown mixture. Often there are multiple circles that are joined together. Sometimes they are absent in females. Males lack these circles. Dorsal of abdomen has a series of small spots that are white or brown and white. Palpi are rose colored and extremely long. female male
Where is Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051 found?
Range: Florida north to the Gainesville area. , The record from Arizona on Moth Photographers group may be a stray or error? Also found in Bahamas through the Great Antilles to Puerto Rico. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051 eat?
The diet of the Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051 includes Heppner reported the host is unknown in North America..
When is Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051 active?
Phrudocentra centrifugaria - Hodges#7051: seasonal activity - Heppner reported February to November in Florida. Moth Photographers Group adds December for Florida..