Stamnodes blackmorei - Hodges#7334
Stamnodes blackmorei
This record describes Stamnodes blackmorei (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Swett original description is online.
Identification notes
Swett original description is online.
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
California and Nevada to British Columbia. ( 3 ) Holotype male: Victoria, British Columbia (E.H. Blackmore, July 3, 1913).
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be July to October. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of collector Ernest Henry Blackmore (1882–1929) of Victoria, British Columbia. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stamnodes blackmorei. 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 blackmorei - Hodges#7334 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Stamnodes blackmorei - Hodges#7334
What is Stamnodes blackmorei - Hodges#7334?
Stamnodes blackmorei - Hodges#7334 (Stamnodes blackmorei) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Stamnodes blackmorei - Hodges#7334?
Swett listed the wingspan 21-27 mm.
How do you identify Stamnodes blackmorei - Hodges#7334?
Swett original description is online.
Where is Stamnodes blackmorei - Hodges#7334 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | California and Nevada to British Columbia. ( 3 ) Holotype |
| Male | Victoria, British Columbia (E.H. Blackmore, July 3, 1913). |
When is Stamnodes blackmorei - Hodges#7334 active?
Stamnodes blackmorei - Hodges#7334: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be July to October. ( 3 ).