Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198
Apantesis doris
This record describes Apantesis doris (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Transverse bands greatly reduced or absent (no transverse white markings in the forewing discal cell). Broad, white costal band. The specimen illustrated is a rare variant where the white markings of the forewing and thorax have a pink flush to them.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Arctiinae
- Tribe
- Arctiini
- Genus
- Apantesis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with open willow/sedge fens and possibly other open wetlands in the boreal forest.
Geographic Range
Eastern North America west to B.C., absent from the western U.S. except for eastern Texas (Ferguson et al., 2000).
Seasonal Activity
June - July
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Lactuca sativa, Taraxacum officinale (Handfield, 1999). Probably a variety of low growing plants.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apantesis doris. 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 Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198
What is Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198?
Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198 (Apantesis doris) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198?
Transverse bands greatly reduced or absent (no transverse white markings in the forewing discal cell). Broad, white costal band. The specimen illustrated is a rare variant where the white markings of the forewing and thorax have a pink flush to them.
Where is Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Associated with open willow/sedge fens and possibly other open wetlands in the boreal forest. |
| Range | Eastern North America west to B.C., absent from the western U.S. except for eastern Texas (Ferguson et al., 2000). |
What does Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198 eat?
The diet of the Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198 includes Lactuca sativa, Taraxacum officinale (Handfield, 1999). Probably a variety of low growing plants..
When is Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198 active?
Doris Tiger Moth - Hodges#8198: seasonal activity - June - July.