Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840
Plagodis serinaria
This record describes Plagodis serinaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Largest Plagodis . Pale lemon-yellow forewing with shades of pink.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Anagogini
- Genus
- Plagodis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed coniferous/deciduous forests, apparently.
Geographic Range
Northeastern North America, south to mountains of North Carolina, Georgia.
Seasonal Activity
April-July
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on a variety of deciduous trees: aspen, basswood, birch, black cherry.
Life History
Overwinter as pupa
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Plagodis serinaria. 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 Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , marcie oconnor , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840
What is Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840?
Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840 (Plagodis serinaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840?
Winspan 27-38 mm
How do you identify Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840?
Largest Plagodis . Pale lemon-yellow forewing with shades of pink.
Where is Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deciduous and mixed coniferous/deciduous forests, apparently. |
| Range | Northeastern North America, south to mountains of North Carolina, Georgia. |
What does Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840 eat?
The diet of the Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840 includes Larvae feed on a variety of deciduous trees: aspen, basswood, birch, black cherry..
When is Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840 active?
Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840: seasonal activity - April-July.
What is the life cycle of a Lemon Plagodis - Hodges#6840?
Overwinter as pupa