George's Carpet - Hodges#7216
Plemyria georgii
This record describes Plemyria georgii (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Plemyria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Adults are nocturnal but often seen during the day
Geographic Range
British Columbia and Northwest Territories to Nova Scotia; In the United States from central California to Maine
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly July to early September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval foodplant: Alnus (Alder) Betula (Birch) Salix (willow)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Plemyria georgii. 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 George's Carpet - Hodges#7216 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by anitagould , Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About George's Carpet - Hodges#7216
How big is George's Carpet - Hodges#7216?
Forewing length 13-16 mm.
Where is George's Carpet - Hodges#7216 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults are nocturnal but often seen during the day |
| Range | British Columbia and Northwest Territories to Nova Scotia; In the United States from central California to Maine |
What does George's Carpet - Hodges#7216 eat?
The diet of the George's Carpet - Hodges#7216 includes Larval foodplant: Alnus (Alder) Betula (Birch) Salix (willow).
When is George's Carpet - Hodges#7216 active?
George's Carpet - Hodges#7216: seasonal activity - Adults fly July to early September.