Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425
Taeniogramma tenebrosata
This record describes Taeniogramma tenebrosata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ferguson has a detailed description.
Identification notes
Ferguson has a detailed description.
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
Geographic Range
Ferguson reported the range as southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico. , , Western Texas on Bug Guide. One record from Missouri listed on Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA).
Seasonal Activity
Ferguson reported March to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ferguson reported larvae on Calliandra eriophylla Benth. (fairyduster).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Taeniogramma tenebrosata. 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 tenebrosata - Hodges#6425 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425
What is Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425?
Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425 (Taeniogramma tenebrosata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425?
Ferguson listed the forewing length for both sexes as 12-15 mm. Hulst listed a wingspan of 27 mm.
How do you identify Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425?
Ferguson has a detailed description.
Where is Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425 found?
Range: Ferguson reported the range as southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico. , , Western Texas on Bug Guide. One record from Missouri listed on Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA).
What does Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425 eat?
The diet of the Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425 includes Ferguson reported larvae on Calliandra eriophylla Benth. (fairyduster)..
When is Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425 active?
Taeniogramma tenebrosata - Hodges#6425: seasonal activity - Ferguson reported March to October..