Cassia Webworm Moth - Hodges#5704
Anabasis ochrodesma
This record describes Anabasis ochrodesma (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Anabasis ochrodesma , the sole representative of this genus, has a wing length of 5.0-7.0mm and forewing am. band with a well developed ridge of pale scales. The combination of small size and the ridge of pale scales should eliminate similar species. In addition to genitalia, the base of the antennae has characteristics, visible under high magnification, which can be used to diagnose male Anabasis .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Anabasis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Central America and Florida north to South Carolina.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anabasis ochrodesma. 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 Cassia Webworm Moth - Hodges#5704 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Cassia Webworm Moth - Hodges#5704
What is Cassia Webworm Moth - Hodges#5704?
Cassia Webworm Moth - Hodges#5704 (Anabasis ochrodesma) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cassia Webworm Moth - Hodges#5704?
FWL: 5.0-7.0mm
How do you identify Cassia Webworm Moth - Hodges#5704?
Anabasis ochrodesma , the sole representative of this genus, has a wing length of 5.0-7.0mm and forewing am. band with a well developed ridge of pale scales. The combination of small size and the ridge of pale scales should eliminate similar species. In addition to genitalia, the base of the antennae has characteristics, visible under high magnification, which can be used to diagnose male Anabasis .
Where is Cassia Webworm Moth - Hodges#5704 found?
Range: Central America and Florida north to South Carolina.