Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423
Taeniogramma octolineata
This record describes Taeniogramma octolineata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The forewing has four regularly spaced nearly parallel transverse lines. The fringe on the outer half has a dark patch. Moths of southeastern Arizona pinned specimen has a label with the spelling octolieata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Ennominae
- Tribe
- Cassymini
- Genus
- Taeniogramma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Oak-manzanita zone.
Geographic Range
Arizona. ( 3 ) Holotype ♂ labeled Arizona, Coll. Neumoegen [USNM].
Seasonal Activity
Ferguson included July to September, with August being the peak flight.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ferguson reported the larval host plant as unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Taeniogramma octolineata. 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 Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423
What is Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423?
Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423 (Taeniogramma octolineata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423?
Ferguson listed the forewing length. ♂ 9-11 mm. ♀ 9-13 mm. Hulst listed a wingspan of 24 mm.
How do you identify Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423?
The forewing has four regularly spaced nearly parallel transverse lines. The fringe on the outer half has a dark patch.
Where is Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Oak-manzanita zone. |
| Range | Arizona. ( 3 ) Holotype ♂ labeled Arizona, Coll. Neumoegen [USNM]. |
What does Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423 eat?
The diet of the Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423 includes Ferguson reported the larval host plant as unknown..
When is Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423 active?
Taeniogramma octolineata - Hodges#6423: seasonal activity - Ferguson included July to September, with August being the peak flight..