Hickory Leafstem Borer - Hodges#5673
Acrobasis angusella
This record describes Acrobasis angusella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Acrobasis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
deciduous woodlands containing hickory trees; adults attracted to light
Geographic Range
northeastern United States and southeastern Canada one disjunct record from Texas, by Edward Knudson in Big Thicket NP on 26 May 1996 (found by searching Lepidopterists Society Season Summary )
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae bore in leaf stems of hickory ( Carya spp.) causing the leaves to fall off
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acrobasis angusella. 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 Hickory Leafstem Borer - Hodges#5673 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich | Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Hickory Leafstem Borer - Hodges#5673
How big is Hickory Leafstem Borer - Hodges#5673?
wingspan about 18 mm Larvae mature at 14.9-16.5 mm
Where is Hickory Leafstem Borer - Hodges#5673 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | deciduous woodlands containing hickory trees; adults attracted to light |
| Range | northeastern United States and southeastern Canada one disjunct record from Texas, by Edward Knudson in Big Thicket NP on 26 May 1996 (found by searching Lepidopterists Society Season Summary ) |
What does Hickory Leafstem Borer - Hodges#5673 eat?
The diet of the Hickory Leafstem Borer - Hodges#5673 includes larvae bore in leaf stems of hickory ( Carya spp.) causing the leaves to fall off.
When is Hickory Leafstem Borer - Hodges#5673 active?
Hickory Leafstem Borer - Hodges#5673: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to September.