Granitose Fern Moth - Hodges#9632
Callopistria granitosa
This record describes Callopistria granitosa (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Eriopinae
- Genus
- Callopistria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
coastal plains w Longleaf Pine (MNC)
Geographic Range
Gulf & Atlantic coasts from e. TX to s. ME (MPG)
Seasonal Activity
mostly Apr-Sept, longer in FL (MPG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: asso. w bracken fern (MNC)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Callopistria granitosa. 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 Granitose Fern Moth - Hodges#9632 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Granitose Fern Moth - Hodges#9632
Where is Granitose Fern Moth - Hodges#9632 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal plains w Longleaf Pine (MNC) |
| Range | Gulf & Atlantic coasts from e. TX to s. ME (MPG) |
What does Granitose Fern Moth - Hodges#9632 eat?
The diet of the Granitose Fern Moth - Hodges#9632 includes asso. w bracken fern (MNC).
When is Granitose Fern Moth - Hodges#9632 active?
Granitose Fern Moth - Hodges#9632: seasonal activity - mostly Apr-Sept, longer in FL (MPG data).