Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819
Actrix dissimulatrix
This record describes Actrix dissimulatrix (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Heinrich stated Actrix dissimulatrix and Actrix nyssaecolella differ mainly by genitalia. Actrix dissimulatrix may have slightly more white dusting in the median area especially over the inner margin below antemedial line.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Actrix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern United States. Holotype collected Cape Henry, Virginia.
Seasonal Activity
The adults appear to be most common from May to June.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heinrich listed the food plant as Nyssa sylvatica Marshall (blackgum).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Actrix dissimulatrix. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819
What is Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819?
Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819 (Actrix dissimulatrix) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819?
Heinrich did not mention the forewing length.
How do you identify Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819?
Heinrich stated Actrix dissimulatrix and Actrix nyssaecolella differ mainly by genitalia. Actrix dissimulatrix may have slightly more white dusting in the median area especially over the inner margin below antemedial line.
Where is Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819 found?
Range: Southeastern United States. Holotype collected Cape Henry, Virginia.
What does Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819 eat?
The diet of the Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819 includes Heinrich listed the food plant as Nyssa sylvatica Marshall (blackgum)..
When is Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819 active?
Actrix dissimulatrix - Hodges#5819: seasonal activity - The adults appear to be most common from May to June..