Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514
Aglossa cacamica
This record describes Aglossa cacamica (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Aglossa electalis is very similar
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Pyralinae
- Tribe
- Pyralini
- Genus
- Aglossa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TL: San Diego, CA Powell and Opler report the range as southern Oregon to Utah and southern California, also northern Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are normally found from June to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae may be associated with vegetative detritus in rodent nests.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aglossa cacamica. 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 Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514
How big is Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length: 9.5-12.5 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan: is 22–34 mm |
How do you identify Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514?
Aglossa electalis is very similar
Where is Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514 found?
Range: TL: San Diego, CA Powell and Opler report the range as southern Oregon to Utah and southern California, also northern Arizona.
What does Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514 eat?
The diet of the Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514 includes Larvae may be associated with vegetative detritus in rodent nests..
When is Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514 active?
Aglossa cacamica - Hodges#5514: seasonal activity - Adults are normally found from June to September..