Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219
Apocrisias thaumasta
This record describes Apocrisias thaumasta (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Apocrisias thaumasta Franclemont, original description is available in PDF and online in the print references below. Franclemont also describes the larva.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Arctiinae
- Tribe
- Arctiini
- Genus
- Apocrisias
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona. ( 3 ) , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Most records of adults are from July to August. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apocrisias thaumasta. 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 Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219
What is Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219?
Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219 (Apocrisias thaumasta) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219?
Wingspan 49-56 mm.
How do you identify Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219?
Apocrisias thaumasta Franclemont, original description is available in PDF and online in the print references below. Franclemont also describes the larva.
Where is Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219 found?
Range: Southern Arizona. ( 3 ) , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
When is Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219 active?
Apocrisias thaumasta - Hodges#8219: seasonal activity - Most records of adults are from July to August. ( 4 ).