Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977
Prochoerodes truxaliata
This record describes Prochoerodes truxaliata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification confirmed by Cliff Ferris
Identification notes
Identification confirmed by Cliff Ferris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Ourapterygini
- Genus
- Prochoerodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southwestern states. , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Records of adults are mostly from April to November.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Baccharis pilularis DC. (coyotebrush). ( 4 )
Life History
Life cycle in PDF. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Prochoerodes truxaliata. 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 Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977
What is Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977?
Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977 (Prochoerodes truxaliata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977?
Wingspan about 40 mm.
How do you identify Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977?
Identification confirmed by Cliff Ferris
Where is Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977 found?
Range: Southwestern states. , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977 eat?
The diet of the Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977 includes Larval host is Baccharis pilularis DC. (coyotebrush). ( 4 ).
When is Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977 active?
Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977: seasonal activity - Records of adults are mostly from April to November..
What is the life cycle of a Prochoerodes truxaliata - Hodges#6977?
Life cycle in PDF. ( 4 )