Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661
Acrobasis juglandis
This record describes Acrobasis juglandis (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661 (Acrobasis juglandis) is a species in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as pyralid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Phycitinae, tribe Phycitini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Acrobasis. Size: Adult is 14-17mm Full grown larvae are 16mm.
Identification notes
Full grown larva are olive green
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
southern Canada to FLA and TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Black Walnut, Butternut, Pecan ( Moths of North Carolina )
Life History
The larvae feed for two growing seasons. The first summer they feed on the lower surfaces of leaves. They spend the winter in small cases attached to buds or twigs. The following spring, they feed by eating into the buds and constructing new cases as necessary. Before full maturation, they move to the leaves to feed, chewing into the petioles, causing the leaves to break and fall.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acrobasis juglandis. 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 juglandis - Hodges#5661 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason J. Dombroskie; Additional contributions by marcie oconnor , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661
What is Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661?
Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661 (Acrobasis juglandis) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661?
Adult is 14-17mm Full grown larvae are 16mm
How do you identify Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661?
Full grown larva are olive green
Where is Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661 found?
Range: southern Canada to FLA and TX
What does Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661 eat?
The diet of the Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661 includes Black Walnut, Butternut, Pecan ( Moths of North Carolina ).
What is the life cycle of a Acrobasis juglandis - Hodges#5661?
The larvae feed for two growing seasons. The first summer they feed on the lower surfaces of leaves. They spend the winter in small cases attached to buds or twigs. The following spring, they feed by eating into the buds and constructing new cases as necessary. Before full maturation, they move to the leaves to feed, chewing into the petioles, causing the leaves to break and fall.