Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065
Synchlora bistriaria
This record describes Synchlora bistriaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing bright green with two almost straight and almost parallel white lines crossing wing at slight angle; hindwing white at base, green only beyond white PM line, more so toward anal angle. As in some other Synchlora species, the larva attaches flower bits to itself for disguise.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Geometrinae
- Tribe
- Synchlorini
- Genus
- Synchlora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Prairie grasslands, fields or open areas with flowers.
Geographic Range
California to British Columbia, east to Arizona and Saskatchewan. Type locality: USA: Rio Navajo, New Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from May to August in California; June to August in Alberta.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on the flowers of goldenrod ( Solidago ), sunflower ( Helianthus ), and rose ( Rosa ).
Life History
Overwinters as a larva; one or two generations per year.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Synchlora bistriaria. 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 Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Maury Heiman , Aaron Schusteff , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065
What is Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065?
Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065 (Synchlora bistriaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065?
Forewing length: ♂ 9-16.5 mm ♀ 11-16 mm.
How do you identify Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065?
Adult: forewing bright green with two almost straight and almost parallel white lines crossing wing at slight angle; hindwing white at base, green only beyond white PM line, more so toward anal angle.
Where is Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Prairie grasslands, fields or open areas with flowers. |
| Range | California to British Columbia, east to Arizona and Saskatchewan. Type locality: USA: Rio Navajo, New Mexico. |
What does Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065 eat?
The diet of the Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065 includes Larvae feed on the flowers of goldenrod ( Solidago ), sunflower ( Helianthus ), and rose ( Rosa )..
When is Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065 active?
Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065: seasonal activity - Adults fly from May to August in California; June to August in Alberta..
What is the life cycle of a Oblique-striped Emerald - Hodges#7065?
Overwinters as a larva; one or two generations per year.