Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567
Arta epicoenalis
This record describes Arta epicoenalis (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing light reddish with pale AM and PM lines that diverge slightly as they run from costa to inner margin; hindwing light gray; tibiae and tarsi lack conspicuous scale tufts.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Chrysauginae
- Genus
- Arta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California to Texas and Oklahoma.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly in June and July in California.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Arta epicoenalis. 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 Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Chuck Sexton , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567
What is Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567?
Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567 (Arta epicoenalis) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan about 17 mm, based on photo by Jim Vargo at MPG. |
| Forewing | Forewing 7 - 8.5 mm (n = 4 measured images; CS). |
How do you identify Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567?
Adult: forewing light reddish with pale AM and PM lines that diverge slightly as they run from costa to inner margin; hindwing light gray; tibiae and tarsi lack conspicuous scale tufts.
Where is Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567 found?
Range: California to Texas and Oklahoma.
When is Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567 active?
Arta epicoenalis - Hodges#5567: seasonal activity - Adults fly in June and July in California..