Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996
Sabulodes dissimilis
This record describes Sabulodes dissimilis (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description can be found in Rindge 1978 at link in citations below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Ourapterygini
- Genus
- Sabulodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
elevation 1450 to 2500 meters
Geographic Range
Southeast California to western Colorado and south to western Texas and northern and central Arizona. Not found south of Mogollon Rim in Arizona. Type locality: Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado.
Seasonal Activity
April to October
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sabulodes dissimilis. 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 Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bob Biagi; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996
What is Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996?
Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996 (Sabulodes dissimilis) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996?
male forewing length 13 to 17 mm; female forwing length 13 to 19 mm
How do you identify Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996?
Description can be found in Rindge 1978 at link in citations below.
Where is Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | elevation 1450 to 2500 meters |
| Range | Southeast California to western Colorado and south to western Texas and northern and central Arizona. Not found south of Mogollon Rim in Arizona. Type locality: Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado. |
When is Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996 active?
Sabulodes dissimilis - Hodges#6996: seasonal activity - April to October.