Rindgea maricopa - Hodges#6369
Rindgea maricopa
This record describes Rindgea maricopa (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
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Macariini
- Genus
- Rindgea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Normally found in lower canyon and desert conditions but has been collected at 7800' in the Santa Catalina Mountains of California.
Geographic Range
California to Nevada to western and south Texas.
Seasonal Activity
California adults have been found all months except September. Arizona year round. Texas adults are found May to June, and September to November.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet Maricopa is from the county in central Arizona named for the native Maricopa people.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Rindgea maricopa. 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 Rindgea maricopa - Hodges#6369 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Chuck Sexton , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Rindgea maricopa - Hodges#6369
How big is Rindgea maricopa - Hodges#6369?
Forewing length 10-13.5 mm.
Where is Rindgea maricopa - Hodges#6369 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Normally found in lower canyon and desert conditions but has been collected at 7800' in the Santa Catalina Mountains of California. |
| Range | California to Nevada to western and south Texas. |
When is Rindgea maricopa - Hodges#6369 active?
Rindgea maricopa - Hodges#6369: seasonal activity - California adults have been found all months except September. Arizona year round. Texas adults are found May to June, and September to November..