Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669
Acrobasis stigmella
This record describes Acrobasis stigmella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669 (Acrobasis stigmella) 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. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 17-21 mm. Larva length 14.4-17.1 mm.. Active during Adults are most common from May to September. (MPG) Heppner reported adults from May to August in Florida..
Identification notes
Determined by Hugh McGuinness.
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
Ontario to Florida, Illinois to Texas. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from May to September. (MPG) Heppner (2003) reported adults from May to August in Florida. ( 7 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner listed the larval host plant as Carya sp. including: Carya glabra (Mill.) Sweet (pignut hickory). Carya pallida (Ashe) Engl. & Graebn. (sand hickory). Carya tomentosa (L.) Nutt. (mockernut hickory).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acrobasis stigmella. 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 stigmella - Hodges#5669 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669
What is Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669?
Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669 (Acrobasis stigmella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669?
Wingspan 17-21 mm. Larva length 14.4-17.1 mm.
How do you identify Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669?
Determined by Hugh McGuinness.
Where is Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669 found?
Range: Ontario to Florida, Illinois to Texas. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 )
What does Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669 eat?
The diet of the Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669 includes Heppner listed the larval host plant as Carya sp. including: Carya glabra (Mill.) Sweet (pignut hickory). Carya pallida (Ashe) Engl. & Graebn. (sand hickory). Carya tomentosa (L.) Nutt. (mockernut hickory)..
When is Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669 active?
Acrobasis stigmella - Hodges#5669: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from May to September. (MPG) Heppner (2003) reported adults from May to August in Florida. ( 7 ).