Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266
Protitame subalbaria
This record describes Protitame subalbaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266 (Protitame subalbaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometrid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Ennominae, tribe Cassymini, superfamily Geometroidea. This species belongs to the genus Protitame. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Ferguson listed the forewing length. ♂ 12-14 mm. ♀ 10-14 mm.. Active during The main flight period is May to September..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Cassymini
- Genus
- Protitame
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern California to Wyoming, British Columbia and Alberta.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is May to September. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larvae feed on aspen and willow. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Protitame subalbaria. 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 Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266
What is Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266?
Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266 (Protitame subalbaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266?
Ferguson listed the forewing length. ♂ 12-14 mm. ♀ 10-14 mm.
Where is Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266 found?
Range: Southern California to Wyoming, British Columbia and Alberta.
What does Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266 eat?
The diet of the Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266 includes The larvae feed on aspen and willow. ( 3 ).
When is Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266 active?
Protitame subalbaria - Hodges#6266: seasonal activity - The main flight period is May to September. ( 3 ).