Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672
Sericosema juturnaria
This record describes Sericosema juturnaria (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
- Caberini
- Genus
- Sericosema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Likely dry, shrubby or open montane slopes.
Geographic Range
Southern BC and extreme southwestern AB south to California (McGuffin 1981). Powell & Opler add Utah and Colorado.
Seasonal Activity
Single flight from May to mid August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on Ceanothus sanguineus and Rhamnus sp.
Life History
Eggs laid on the ground where they overwinter, and the grey larvae mimic twigs and rest outstretched (see Miller 1995 for an illustration of the larva). Pupation is in a cocoon underground (McGuffin 1981).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sericosema juturnaria. 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 Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Aaron Schusteff , Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672
How big is Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672?
Forewing length 16 - 20 mm.
Where is Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Likely dry, shrubby or open montane slopes. |
| Range | Southern BC and extreme southwestern AB south to California (McGuffin 1981). Powell & Opler add Utah and Colorado. |
What does Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672 eat?
The diet of the Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672 includes Larvae feed on Ceanothus sanguineus and Rhamnus sp..
When is Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672 active?
Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672: seasonal activity - Single flight from May to mid August.
What is the life cycle of a Bordered Fawn - Hodges#6672?
Eggs laid on the ground where they overwinter, and the grey larvae mimic twigs and rest outstretched (see Miller 1995 for an illustration of the larva). Pupation is in a cocoon underground (McGuffin 1981).