Yellow-lined Chocolate - Hodges#8759
Argyrostrotis flavistriaria
This record describes Argyrostrotis flavistriaria (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Information on identification and hostplant of this species was given to the author (P. Coin) by Steve Hall, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, on 5/1/2004. Dr. Hall is an expert on the moth fauna of North Carolina.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Erebinae
- Tribe
- Poaphilini
- Genus
- Argyrostrotis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coastal plain and Sandhills areas of Southeastern United States.
Geographic Range
Florida to North Carolina and east to Texas. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed on swamp titi, Cyrilla racemiflora L.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Argyrostrotis flavistriaria. 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 Yellow-lined Chocolate - Hodges#8759 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Ron M.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow-lined Chocolate - Hodges#8759
What is Yellow-lined Chocolate - Hodges#8759?
Yellow-lined Chocolate - Hodges#8759 (Argyrostrotis flavistriaria) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Yellow-lined Chocolate - Hodges#8759 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal plain and Sandhills areas of Southeastern United States. |
| Range | Florida to North Carolina and east to Texas. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates. |
What is the life cycle of a Yellow-lined Chocolate - Hodges#8759?
Larvae feed on swamp titi, Cyrilla racemiflora L.