Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601
Carmenta mariona
This record describes Carmenta mariona (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see Engelhardt in Print References. Carmenta mariona is one of the scarcest clearwing moths in collections.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sesiinae
- Tribe
- Synanthedonini
- Genus
- Carmenta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Known from Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, California, Arizona and New Mexico. , ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed in the roots of Boraginaceae , including fiddleneck ( Amsinckia ) and narrowleaf stoneseed ( Lithospermum incisum ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Carmenta mariona. 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 Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Bob Patterson , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601
What is Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601?
Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601 (Carmenta mariona) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing length 7-10 mm. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan 16-18 mm. |
How do you identify Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601?
Adult - see Engelhardt in Print References.
Where is Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601 found?
Range: Known from Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, California, Arizona and New Mexico. , ,
What does Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601 eat?
The diet of the Carmenta mariona - Hodges#2601 includes Larvae feed in the roots of Boraginaceae , including fiddleneck ( Amsinckia ) and narrowleaf stoneseed ( Lithospermum incisum )..