Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003
Sabulodes spoliata
This record describes Sabulodes spoliata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Grossbeck original description as Phengommataea spoliata . |
| Head | Head, thorax, abdomen and fore wings of male dark buff, the head somewhat lighter than the rest; hind wings much paler outwardly, shaded with pale buff. |
| Head | Head and body of female pale straw yellow, hind wings concolorous, fore wings darker. Two broad purplish brown lines cross the primaries, the outer or extradiscal edged externally with pale yellow. Intradiscal line broad, somewhat diffuse throughout, begins on costa over one third out from base and is evenly outcurved to inner margin ending a little farther in on that margin than on costa. A discal spots barely indicated by a heightening in the ground color. Extradiscal line begins on costa a little way in from apex as a narrow line and extends wavedly inwardly, becoming wider as it proceeds, to M2, then forms an outward rectangle and continues obliquely inward, turning out again before reaching inner margin. On secondaries a single broad line concolorous with those on primaries but faint and diffuse begins on the inner edge a little below the middle and extends inwardly curved to center of wing, here it fades out in the male but can be traced as an outward and then inward curve to costa in the female. Beneath, both sexes are uniformly pale creamy yellow on all wings. Rindge description is available in PDF. |
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
California and Utah. Holotype from Monterey, California.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be April to October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is conifers.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sabulodes spoliata. 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 spoliata - Hodges#7003 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003
What is Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003?
Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003 (Sabulodes spoliata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003?
Grossbeck listed the wingspan 34-38 mm. Rindge listed the forewing length. ♂ 15-20 mm. ♂ 18-21 mm.
How do you identify Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Grossbeck original description as Phengommataea spoliata . |
| Head | Head, thorax, abdomen and fore wings of male dark buff, the head somewhat lighter than the rest; hind wings much paler outwardly, shaded with pale buff. |
| Head | Head and body of female pale straw yellow, hind wings concolorous, fore wings darker. Two broad purplish brown lines cross the primaries, the outer or extradiscal edged externally with pale yellow. Intradiscal line broad, somewhat diffuse throughout, begins on costa over one third out from base and is evenly outcurved to inner margin ending a little farther in on that margin than on costa. A discal spots barely indicated by a heightening in the ground color. Extradiscal line begins on costa a little way in from apex as a narrow line and extends wavedly inwardly, becoming wider as it proceeds, to M2, then forms an outward rectangle and continues obliquely inward, turning out again before reaching inner margin. On secondaries a single broad line concolorous with those on primaries but faint and diffuse begins on the inner edge a little below the middle and extends inwardly curved to center of wing, here it fades out in the male but can be traced as an outward and then inward curve to costa in the female. Beneath, both sexes are uniformly pale creamy yellow on all wings. Rindge description is available in PDF. |
Where is Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003 found?
Range: California and Utah. Holotype from Monterey, California.
What does Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003 eat?
The diet of the Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003 includes The larval host is conifers..
When is Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003 active?
Sabulodes spoliata - Hodges#7003: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be April to October. ( 4 ).