Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575
Azeta repugnalis
This record describes Azeta repugnalis (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575 (Azeta repugnalis) is a species in the family Erebidae, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Eulepidotinae, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Azeta. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Smith listed a wingspan of 27 mm.. Active during Heppner reported January to July, October to December..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Eulepidotinae
- Genus
- Azeta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner (2003) ( 4 ) included Florida to Texas; West Indies; Mexico to Brazil. ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported January to July, October to December. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) listed the host plant Canavalia rosea (Sw.) DC. (baybean) [ Canavalia lineata ]. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Azeta repugnalis. 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 Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575
What is Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575?
Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575 (Azeta repugnalis) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575?
Smith listed a wingspan of 27 mm.
Where is Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575 found?
Range: Heppner (2003) ( 4 ) included Florida to Texas; West Indies; Mexico to Brazil. ( 5 )
What does Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575 eat?
The diet of the Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575 includes Heppner (2003) listed the host plant Canavalia rosea (Sw.) DC. (baybean) [ Canavalia lineata ]. ( 4 ).
When is Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575 active?
Azeta repugnalis - Hodges#8575: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported January to July, October to December. ( 4 ).