Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622
Alcathoe carolinensis
This record describes Alcathoe carolinensis (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Males respond to (E,Z)-3,13-ODDA and blended (E,Z)-3,13-ODDA/(Z,Z)-3,13-ODDA sex attractants. ,
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sesiinae
- Tribe
- Synanthedonini
- Genus
- Alcathoe
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Missouri and Indiana east to North Carolina, south to northern Florida.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from June to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Although other Alcathoe use species of Clematis (Ranunculaceae) as larval hosts, earlier reports of carolinensis on this host have been called into question and no Clematis species were found within 160 meters of the Tennessee collection site.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Alcathoe carolinensis. 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 Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622
What is Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622?
Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622 (Alcathoe carolinensis) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622?
Forewing length 10-15 mm.
Where is Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622 found?
Range: Missouri and Indiana east to North Carolina, south to northern Florida.
What does Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622 eat?
The diet of the Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622 includes Although other Alcathoe use species of Clematis (Ranunculaceae) as larval hosts, earlier reports of carolinensis on this host have been called into question and no Clematis species were found within 160 meters of the Tennessee collection site..
When is Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622 active?
Clematis Borer - Hodges#2622: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from June to October..