Stamnodes coenonymphata - Hodges#7341
Stamnodes coenonymphata
This record describes Stamnodes coenonymphata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Tanner Matson is working on a North American revision of Stamnodes as part of his PhD dissertation; Glenn Fine's specimen is a less common form of Stamnodes coenonymphata. This species is extremely variable in color but underside pattern elements are fairly consistent, genitalia foolproof. It is so variable that at least four forms were formally described in the early 20th century. Genitalia: Larvae: see Miller & Hammond, (2003: 158 )
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
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Coenocalpe coenonymphata Hulst, 1900 Stamnodes coenonymphata brunneata Wright, 1924 Stamnodes coenonymphata pallidata Wright, 1924 Stamnodes coenonymphata prunata Wright, 1924 Stamnodes coenonymphata wrightii Cassino & Swett, 1925
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stamnodes coenonymphata. 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 coenonymphata - Hodges#7341 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by JoAnneRusso; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Stamnodes coenonymphata - Hodges#7341
What is Stamnodes coenonymphata - Hodges#7341?
Stamnodes coenonymphata - Hodges#7341 (Stamnodes coenonymphata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Stamnodes coenonymphata - Hodges#7341?
Tanner Matson is working on a North American revision of Stamnodes as part of his PhD dissertation; Glenn Fine's specimen is a less common form of Stamnodes coenonymphata. This species is extremely variable in color but underside pattern elements are fairly consistent, genitalia foolproof. It is so variable that at least four forms were formally described in the early 20th century. Genitalia: Larvae: see Miller & Hammond, (2003: 158 )
Where is Stamnodes coenonymphata - Hodges#7341 found?
Range: California