Stamnodes franckata - Hodges#7350
Stamnodes franckata
This record describes Stamnodes franckata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See original description in the print references below.
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
"In Texas, this species occurs in the Chisos Mountains, in Big Bend National Park, and in the Davis Mountains. It also occurs in the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona" ( 3 ) . It has been collected in Colorado as well ( 4 ) .
Seasonal Activity
Records from June to November ( 3 ) .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named after Mr. George Franck who gave two specimens to Pearsall .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stamnodes franckata. 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 franckata - Hodges#7350 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Stamnodes franckata - Hodges#7350
What is Stamnodes franckata - Hodges#7350?
Stamnodes franckata - Hodges#7350 (Stamnodes franckata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Stamnodes franckata - Hodges#7350?
Wingspan: 25-31 mm .
How do you identify Stamnodes franckata - Hodges#7350?
See original description in the print references below.
Where is Stamnodes franckata - Hodges#7350 found?
Range: In Texas, this species occurs in the Chisos Mountains, in Big Bend National Park, and in the Davis Mountains. It also occurs in the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona ( 3 ) . It has been collected in Colorado as well ( 4 ) .
When is Stamnodes franckata - Hodges#7350 active?
Stamnodes franckata - Hodges#7350: seasonal activity - Records from June to November ( 3 ) ..