Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660
Acrobasis caryalbella
This record describes Acrobasis caryalbella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ely (1913) original description available online in the print references. Females are much darker than males.
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
Geographic Range
Southeastern Canada, south to Tennessee and North Carolina. , Type locality: USA: Connecticut, East River. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be April to July.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Carya spp. including: ( 3 ) shagbark hickory, Carya ovata (Mill.) K. Koch mockernut hickory, Carya alba (L.) Nutt. pignut hickory, Carya glabra (Mill.) Sweet
Life History
Detailed description of life cycle in PDF. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for larval host of Carya spp.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acrobasis caryalbella. 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 Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660
What is Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660?
Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660 (Acrobasis caryalbella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660?
Ely listed the wingspan 18 mm. forewing length = 8.5-9.5 mm
How do you identify Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660?
Ely (1913) original description available online in the print references. Females are much darker than males.
Where is Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660 found?
Range: Southeastern Canada, south to Tennessee and North Carolina. , Type locality: USA: Connecticut, East River. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660 eat?
The diet of the Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660 includes Carya spp. including: ( 3 ) shagbark hickory, Carya ovata (Mill.) K. Koch mockernut hickory, Carya alba (L.) Nutt. pignut hickory, Carya glabra (Mill.) Sweet.
When is Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660 active?
Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be April to July..
What is the life cycle of a Acrobasis caryalbella - Hodges#5660?
Detailed description of life cycle in PDF. ( 3 )