Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079
Xerochlora inveterascaria
This record describes Xerochlora inveterascaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Geometroidea
- Family
- Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Geometrinae
- Tribe
- Hemitheini
- Genus
- Xerochlora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Xerochlora inveterascaria occurs at 3,950-6,000 foot elevations.
Geographic Range
Known only from Southeastern Arizona; Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park. Holotype ♂ collected in Tuscon, Arizona
Seasonal Activity
Ferguson reported adults during July and August in Arizona. He reported February, March, early May to early June in Texas.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ferguson did not mention a larval host plant.
Life History
Ferguson stated the immature stages were unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Xerochlora inveterascaria. 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 Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079
How big is Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079?
Swett listed the wingspan as 20 mm. Ferguson listed the forewing length. ♂ 9.5-10.5 mm. ♀ 11-13 mm.
Where is Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Xerochlora inveterascaria occurs at 3,950-6,000 foot elevations. |
| Range | Known only from Southeastern Arizona; Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park. Holotype ♂ collected in Tuscon, Arizona |
What does Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079 eat?
The diet of the Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079 includes Ferguson did not mention a larval host plant..
When is Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079 active?
Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079: seasonal activity - Ferguson reported adults during July and August in Arizona. He reported February, March, early May to early June in Texas..
What is the life cycle of a Xerochlora inveterascaria - Hodges#7079?
Ferguson stated the immature stages were unknown.