White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753
Calosaturnia albofasciata
This record describes Calosaturnia albofasciata (species). Recorded family: Saturniidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
males generally fly between 2pm and 4pm while females fly in early evening ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Bombycoidea
- Family
- Saturniidae (Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths)
- Subfamily
- Saturniinae
- Tribe
- Saturniini
- Genus
- Calosaturnia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mountains from 4500-7000' with hot, dry summers and freezing winter periods, down to 1300' at Clear Lake. Not found in areas with summer or winter fog
Geographic Range
California ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
adults fly late October
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae have been taken on Cercocarpus betuloides , Ceanothus cordulatus , Ceanothus cuneatus , Ceanothus greggii , and Freemontia californica
Life History
eggs, from 3-36 (avg 17), usually laid in early evening, apparently require freezing to break winter diapause. Larvae pass through four instars
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: albofasciata is derived from Latin meaning White-streaked
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Calosaturnia albofasciata. 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 White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ethan Kistler; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Chuck Entz , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753
What is White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753?
White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753 (Calosaturnia albofasciata) is a species in the family Saturniidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mountains from 4500-7000' with hot, dry summers and freezing winter periods, down to 1300' at Clear Lake. Not found in areas with summer or winter fog |
| Range | California ( 3 ) |
What does White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753 eat?
The diet of the White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753 includes larvae have been taken on Cercocarpus betuloides , Ceanothus cordulatus , Ceanothus cuneatus , Ceanothus greggii , and Freemontia californica.
When is White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753 active?
White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753: seasonal activity - adults fly late October.
What is the life cycle of a White-streaked Calosaturnia Moth - Hodges#7753?
eggs, from 3-36 (avg 17), usually laid in early evening, apparently require freezing to break winter diapause. Larvae pass through four instars