Baniana minor - Hodges#8590.1
Baniana minor
This record describes Baniana minor (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Anobinae
- Genus
- Baniana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Lafontaine & Walsh described the habitat as woodland/grassland scrub.
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona to Central America. Holotype ♂, Arizona, Santa Cruz County, 4900’, Patagonia Mountains, Harshaw, UV/MV light, oak/mesquite grassland habitat, 29-VIII-2006, B. Walsh leg.
Seasonal Activity
Lafontaine & Walsh reported mid-July to late August in Arizona.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Lafontaine & Walsh did not mention a host plant.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lafontaine & Walsh (2010) stated "The species name minor refers to the small size of this species of Baniana ."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Baniana minor. 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 Baniana minor - Hodges#8590.1 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Baniana minor - Hodges#8590.1
How big is Baniana minor - Hodges#8590.1?
Lafontaine & Walsh reported the forewing length as 8-9 mm.
Where is Baniana minor - Hodges#8590.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lafontaine & Walsh described the habitat as woodland/grassland scrub. |
| Range | Southern Arizona to Central America. Holotype ♂, Arizona, Santa Cruz County, 4900’, Patagonia Mountains, Harshaw, UV/MV light, oak/mesquite grassland habitat, 29-VIII-2006, B. Walsh leg. |
What does Baniana minor - Hodges#8590.1 eat?
The diet of the Baniana minor - Hodges#8590.1 includes Lafontaine & Walsh did not mention a host plant..
When is Baniana minor - Hodges#8590.1 active?
Baniana minor - Hodges#8590.1: seasonal activity - Lafontaine & Walsh reported mid-July to late August in Arizona..