Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084
Atrytonopsis loammi
This record describes Atrytonopsis loammi (species). Recorded family: Hesperiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to Dusted Skipper, but with bold white chevron on ventral hindwing.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Hesperiidae (Skippers)
- Subfamily
- Hesperiinae
- Tribe
- Hesperiini
- Genus
- Atrytonopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Dunes, sandy grasslands, weedy fields.
Geographic Range
Coastal North Carolina to Florida.
Seasonal Activity
Two flight periods in North Carolina: April to mid-May and mid-July-August. Three flight periods in Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Seaside Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium [Andropogon] littorale) is a known host plant in North Carolina.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Atrytonopsis loammi. 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 Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Will Cook; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084
What is Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084?
Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084 (Atrytonopsis loammi) is a species in the family Hesperiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084?
Similar to Dusted Skipper, but with bold white chevron on ventral hindwing.
Where is Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dunes, sandy grasslands, weedy fields. |
| Range | Coastal North Carolina to Florida. |
What does Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084 eat?
The diet of the Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084 includes Seaside Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium [Andropogon] littorale) is a known host plant in North Carolina..
When is Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084 active?
Loammi Skipper - Hodges#4084: seasonal activity - Two flight periods in North Carolina: April to mid-May and mid-July-August. Three flight periods in Florida..