Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004
Schizura biedermani
This record describes Schizura biedermani (species). Recorded family: Notodontidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004 (Schizura biedermani) is a species in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as prominent moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Heterocampinae, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Schizura. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Barnes & McDunnough reported the wingspan as ♂ 50 mm., ♀ 59 mm. Powell & Opler reported the forewing length as 20-28 mm.. Active during Powell & Opler reported a July to August flight..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Notodontidae (Prominent Moths)
- Subfamily
- Heterocampinae
- Genus
- Schizura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona to western Texas. , , Syntypes collected by Barnes, Palmerlee, Cochise County, Arizona, United States.
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler (2009) reported a July to August flight. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler (2009) stated [Noel] McFarland found two host plants. ( 3 ) Quercus emori (Emory oak). Quercus oblongifolia (Mexican blue oak).
Life History
Wagner's photo of larva ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schizura biedermani. 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 Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004
What is Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004?
Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004 (Schizura biedermani) is a species in the family Notodontidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004?
Barnes & McDunnough reported the wingspan as ♂ 50 mm., ♀ 59 mm. Powell & Opler reported the forewing length as 20-28 mm.
Where is Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004 found?
Range: Arizona to western Texas. , , Syntypes collected by Barnes, Palmerlee, Cochise County, Arizona, United States.
What does Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004 eat?
The diet of the Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004 includes Powell & Opler (2009) stated [Noel] McFarland found two host plants. ( 3 ) Quercus emori (Emory oak). Quercus oblongifolia (Mexican blue oak)..
When is Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004 active?
Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler (2009) reported a July to August flight. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Schizura biedermani - Hodges#8004?
Wagner's photo of larva ( 4 )