Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577
Antiblemma rufinans
This record describes Antiblemma rufinans (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577 (Antiblemma rufinans) is a species in the family Erebidae, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Eulepidotinae, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Antiblemma. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. It is found in Dry, sandy woodlands and scrub forests.. Active during Heppner reported January to June; December in Florida..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Eulepidotinae
- Genus
- Antiblemma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Dry, sandy woodlands and scrub forests. ( 4 )
Geographic Range
Heppner reported the range to include Florida; West Indies; Central America to Brazil. Dyar reported the species near the Panama Canal.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner reported January to June; December in Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner listed Eugenia myrtoides Poir. (boxleaf stopper).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Antiblemma rufinans. 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 Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577
What is Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577?
Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577 (Antiblemma rufinans) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry, sandy woodlands and scrub forests. ( 4 ) |
| Range | Heppner reported the range to include Florida; West Indies; Central America to Brazil. Dyar reported the species near the Panama Canal. |
What does Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577 eat?
The diet of the Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577 includes Heppner listed Eugenia myrtoides Poir. (boxleaf stopper)..
When is Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577 active?
Antiblemma rufinans - Hodges#8577: seasonal activity - Heppner reported January to June; December in Florida..