Tissue Moth - Hodges#7285
Triphosa haesitata
This record describes Triphosa haesitata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
FW is variable red brown with darker and lighter wavy bands. HW margin is strongly toothed. Specimens identified by DNA analysis: Some individuals have extensive dark markings. (variations) Genitalia:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Larentiinae
- Tribe
- Hydriomenini
- Genus
- Triphosa (Tissue Moths)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
The adults overwinter in caves where the temperature stays above freezing.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed on Buckthorn, Rhamnus .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Triphosa haesitata. 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 Tissue Moth - Hodges#7285 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by cotinis , Jason D. Roberts , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , Harsi S. Parker , Kyhl Austin , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Tissue Moth - Hodges#7285
What is Tissue Moth - Hodges#7285?
Tissue Moth - Hodges#7285 (Triphosa haesitata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Tissue Moth - Hodges#7285?
Wingspan circa 39 mm
How do you identify Tissue Moth - Hodges#7285?
FW is variable red brown with darker and lighter wavy bands. HW margin is strongly toothed. Specimens identified by DNA analysis: Some individuals have extensive dark markings. (variations) Genitalia:
Where is Tissue Moth - Hodges#7285 found?
Habitat: The adults overwinter in caves where the temperature stays above freezing.
What is the life cycle of a Tissue Moth - Hodges#7285?
Larvae feed on Buckthorn, Rhamnus .