Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519
Synglochis perumbraria
This record describes Synglochis perumbraria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The head has a unique tubercle visible with a microscope in both genders: Genitalia: ♀ ♂
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Boarmiini
- Genus
- Synglochis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern California to west Texas, north to southern Utah and southern Nevada. , ,
Seasonal Activity
Two flights in southern California, March and July-August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is creosote bush ( Larrea tridentata ), from specimens labled "larva on Covillea". ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Synglochis perumbraria. 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 Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Randy Hardy; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , JoAnneRusso , Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519
What is Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519?
Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519 (Synglochis perumbraria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519?
Forewing length 10-14 mm.
How do you identify Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519?
The head has a unique tubercle visible with a microscope in both genders: Genitalia: ♀ ♂
Where is Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519 found?
Range: Southeastern California to west Texas, north to southern Utah and southern Nevada. , ,
What does Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519 eat?
The diet of the Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519 includes Larval host is creosote bush ( Larrea tridentata ), from specimens labled larva on Covillea. ,.
When is Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519 active?
Synglochis perumbraria - Hodges#6519: seasonal activity - Two flights in southern California, March and July-August..