Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169
Scopula inductata
This record describes Scopula inductata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
wings light yellowish-gray, crossed by several gray wavy lines; outer edges of wings rounded; a black dot is present near the middle of each wing
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sterrhinae
- Tribe
- Scopulini
- Genus
- Scopula
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
North America east of the Rockies
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from July to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on aster, clover, dandelion, ragweed, and sweet clover
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Scopula inductata. 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 Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Boone , Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169
What is Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169?
Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169 (Scopula inductata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169?
wingspan 20-25 mm, based on CBIF specimen
How do you identify Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169?
wings light yellowish-gray, crossed by several gray wavy lines; outer edges of wings rounded; a black dot is present near the middle of each wing
Where is Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169 found?
Range: North America east of the Rockies
What does Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169 eat?
The diet of the Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169 includes larvae feed on aster, clover, dandelion, ragweed, and sweet clover.
When is Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169 active?
Soft-lined Wave - Hodges#7169: seasonal activity - adults fly from July to September.