Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366
Stamnodes animata
This record describes Stamnodes animata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Adult description in PDF.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Stamnodini
- Genus
- Stamnodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern Oregon and eastern California to western Colorado. , , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded from March to November. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is mountain mahogany, ( Cercocarpus ledifolius ).
Life History
Life history notes in PDF.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stamnodes animata. 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 Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366
How big is Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366?
Wingspan 15-17 mm.
How do you identify Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366?
Adult description in PDF.
Where is Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366 found?
Range: Eastern Oregon and eastern California to western Colorado. , , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366 eat?
The diet of the Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366 includes Larval host is mountain mahogany, ( Cercocarpus ledifolius )..
When is Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366 active?
Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded from March to November. ,.
What is the life cycle of a Stamnodes animata - Hodges#7366?
Life history notes in PDF.