Sabulodes edwardsata - Hodges#7004
Sabulodes edwardsata
This record describes Sabulodes edwardsata (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
- Ourapterygini
- Genus
- Sabulodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
western United States and British Columbia
Seasonal Activity
adults fly in mid to late summer
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on the foliage of Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ), Western Hemlock ( Tsuga heterophylla ), Sitka Spruce ( Picea sitchensis ), and pine ( Pinus spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: named in honor of Henry Edwards
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sabulodes edwardsata. 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 edwardsata - Hodges#7004 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Sabulodes edwardsata - Hodges#7004
How big is Sabulodes edwardsata - Hodges#7004?
wingspan 40-45 mm
Where is Sabulodes edwardsata - Hodges#7004 found?
Range: western United States and British Columbia
What does Sabulodes edwardsata - Hodges#7004 eat?
The diet of the Sabulodes edwardsata - Hodges#7004 includes larvae feed on the foliage of Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ), Western Hemlock ( Tsuga heterophylla ), Sitka Spruce ( Picea sitchensis ), and pine ( Pinus spp.).
When is Sabulodes edwardsata - Hodges#7004 active?
Sabulodes edwardsata - Hodges#7004: seasonal activity - adults fly in mid to late summer.