Stamnodes reckseckeri - Hodges#7336
Stamnodes reckseckeri
This record describes Stamnodes reckseckeri (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Stamnodes reckseckeri - Hodges#7336 (Stamnodes reckseckeri) is a species in the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometrid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Larentiinae, tribe Stamnodini, superfamily Geometroidea. This species belongs to the genus Stamnodes. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Pearsall listed the wingspan 32 mm.. Active during The main flight period is October through March..
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
Southern California. , ,
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is October through March.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pearsall (1910) named in honor of Mr. L.E. Ricksecker who collected the holotype.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stamnodes reckseckeri. 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 reckseckeri - Hodges#7336 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Stamnodes reckseckeri - Hodges#7336
What is Stamnodes reckseckeri - Hodges#7336?
Stamnodes reckseckeri - Hodges#7336 (Stamnodes reckseckeri) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Stamnodes reckseckeri - Hodges#7336?
Pearsall (1910) listed the wingspan 32 mm.
Where is Stamnodes reckseckeri - Hodges#7336 found?
Range: Southern California. , ,
When is Stamnodes reckseckeri - Hodges#7336 active?
Stamnodes reckseckeri - Hodges#7336: seasonal activity - The main flight period is October through March..