Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478
Anthanassa frisia
This record describes Anthanassa frisia (species). Recorded family: Nymphalidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
- Subfamily
- Nymphalinae
- Tribe
- Melitaeini
- Genus
- Anthanassa (Crescents)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Fields, early successional woodlands
Geographic Range
South Florida, neotropics
Seasonal Activity
All year in tropics, 3 or more broods
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on Shrimpflower ( Beloperone guttata ) and other members of Acanthus family. Adults take nectar.
Life History
Eggs are pale green and laid in clusters of 25-80 on underside of young leaves of host plant. Larvae are gray with tiny yellow dots.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anthanassa frisia. 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 Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Robin McLeod , David Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions About Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478
How big is Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478?
Wingspan 32-45 mm
Where is Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Fields, early successional woodlands |
| Range | South Florida, neotropics |
What does Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478 eat?
The diet of the Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478 includes Larvae feed on Shrimpflower ( Beloperone guttata ) and other members of Acanthus family. Adults take nectar..
When is Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478 active?
Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478: seasonal activity - All year in tropics, 3 or more broods.
What is the life cycle of a Cuban Crescent - Hodges#4478?
Eggs are pale green and laid in clusters of 25-80 on underside of young leaves of host plant. Larvae are gray with tiny yellow dots.