Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470
Stenoporpia macdunnoughi
This record describes Stenoporpia macdunnoughi (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The Rindge revised description in PDF. The pale wings have bold discal spot and wide reddish brown bands along the transverse lines.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Boarmiini
- Genus
- Stenoporpia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Rindge listed the range to include New Mexico, Arizona , and Utah , to South Dakota. , , , Holotype ♂ and allotype ♀ were collected in Colorado, Larimer County, Estes Park.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be May through October. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Stenoporpia macdunnoughi. 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 Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470
What is Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470?
Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470 (Stenoporpia macdunnoughi) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470?
Rindge listed the forewing length. ♂ 18-22 mm. ♀ 19-22 mm.
How do you identify Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470?
The Rindge revised description in PDF. The pale wings have bold discal spot and wide reddish brown bands along the transverse lines.
Where is Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470 found?
Range: Rindge listed the range to include New Mexico, Arizona , and Utah , to South Dakota. , , , Holotype ♂ and allotype ♀ were collected in Colorado, Larimer County, Estes Park.
When is Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470 active?
Stenoporpia macdunnoughi - Hodges#6470: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be May through October. ,.