Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814
Anatralata versicolor
This record describes Anatralata versicolor (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Aporodes versicolor Warren, is available online in the print references below. Adult: Forewing chestnut-brown with some black scales mixed in. Basal third and subterminal area with pale whitish green scales mixed in. Hindwing is black fuscous with whitish fringe. There are pale green scales mixed in along the inner margin. All of body is black with green scales mixed in.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Odontiinae
- Tribe
- Odontiini
- Genus
- Anatralata
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found in the mountains with one low elevation population in the grasslands of the central California coast.
Geographic Range
California to Idaho and British Columbia. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults appear to be most common from March to July.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: One known host plant is Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt. (Asteraceae)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anatralata versicolor. 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 Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814
What is Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814?
Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814 (Anatralata versicolor) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814?
Forewing length 5-7 mm.
How do you identify Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814?
The original description as Aporodes versicolor Warren, is available online in the print references below. Adult: Forewing chestnut-brown with some black scales mixed in. Basal third and subterminal area with pale whitish green scales mixed in. Hindwing is black fuscous with whitish fringe. There are pale green scales mixed in along the inner margin. All of body is black with green scales mixed in.
Where is Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Found in the mountains with one low elevation population in the grasslands of the central California coast. |
| Range | California to Idaho and British Columbia. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814 eat?
The diet of the Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814 includes One known host plant is Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt. (Asteraceae).
When is Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814 active?
Anatralata versicolor - Hodges#4814: seasonal activity - Adults appear to be most common from March to July..