Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397
Agriphila plumbifimbriellus
This record describes Agriphila plumbifimbriellus (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing whitish to pale yellowish with dark brown speckling between veins, giving the wing a streaked appearance; thin dark ST line angles sharply near costa and extends toward base a considerable distance before touching costa; terminal line composed of black dots, surrounded by yellowish-orange shading that contrasts with paler color of remainder of wing; fringe scales dark brown to blackish.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Crambinae
- Tribe
- Crambini
- Genus
- Agriphila
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Native grasslands.
Geographic Range
Great Plains/prairies and mountain valleys of western United States and Canada. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates. (The Georgia record is most likely an error)
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly in June and July. Moth Photographers Group has records June through September in the West. MPG
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown, but larvae probably feed on grasses.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: From Latin plumbum- "lead (the metal)" + fimbriae- "fringe" + ella- diminutive ending
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Agriphila plumbifimbriellus. 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 Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Chuck Entz , Maury Heiman , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397
What is Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397?
Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397 (Agriphila plumbifimbriellus) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397?
Forewing length 9-10.5 mm.
How do you identify Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397?
Adult: forewing whitish to pale yellowish with dark brown speckling between veins, giving the wing a streaked appearance; thin dark ST line angles sharply near costa and extends toward base a considerable distance before touching costa; terminal line composed of black dots, surrounded by yellowish-orange shading that contrasts with paler color of remainder of wing; fringe scales dark brown to blackish.
Where is Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Native grasslands. |
| Range | Great Plains/prairies and mountain valleys of western United States and Canada. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates. (The Georgia record is most likely an error) |
What does Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397 eat?
The diet of the Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397 includes Unknown, but larvae probably feed on grasses..
When is Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397 active?
Agriphila plumbifimbriellus - Hodges#5397: seasonal activity - Adults fly in June and July. Moth Photographers Group has records June through September in the West. MPG.