Stamnodes topazata - Hodges#7349
Stamnodes topazata
This record describes Stamnodes topazata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing variably pale cream to dark yellow, with contrasting dark gray band across apex; hindwing similarly colored but without the dark apical band
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
Habitat
mountain and boreal forest and shrub tundra
Geographic Range
Alaska to Ontario, south to Colorado and northern California
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stamnodes topazata. 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 topazata - Hodges#7349 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod
Frequently Asked Questions About Stamnodes topazata - Hodges#7349
What is Stamnodes topazata - Hodges#7349?
Stamnodes topazata - Hodges#7349 (Stamnodes topazata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Stamnodes topazata - Hodges#7349?
wingspan 21-22 mm, based on two photos at CBIF
How do you identify Stamnodes topazata - Hodges#7349?
Adult: forewing variably pale cream to dark yellow, with contrasting dark gray band across apex; hindwing similarly colored but without the dark apical band
Where is Stamnodes topazata - Hodges#7349 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mountain and boreal forest and shrub tundra |
| Range | Alaska to Ontario, south to Colorado and northern California |