Ceranemota fasciata - Hodges#6243
Ceranemota fasciata
This record describes Ceranemota fasciata (species). Recorded family: Drepanidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Drepanoidea
- Family
- Drepanidae (Hooktip and False Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Thyatirinae
- Tribe
- Ceranemotini
- Genus
- Ceranemota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Wet coastal forests. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
British Columbia to northern California. ( 3 ) , ( 5 ) coastal southern Alaska
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from July to November. ( 3 ) , ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval host include Amelanchier alnifolia (serviceberry) Prunus ilicifolia (hollyleaf cherry) Prunus virginiana (chokecherry)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ceranemota fasciata. 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 Ceranemota fasciata - Hodges#6243 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Sean McCann; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceranemota fasciata - Hodges#6243
How big is Ceranemota fasciata - Hodges#6243?
Wingspan 18-20 mm. ( 3 ) Forewing length 16-20 mm. ( 4 )
Where is Ceranemota fasciata - Hodges#6243 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Wet coastal forests. ( 3 ) |
| Range | British Columbia to northern California. ( 3 ) , ( 5 ) coastal southern Alaska |
What does Ceranemota fasciata - Hodges#6243 eat?
The diet of the Ceranemota fasciata - Hodges#6243 includes larval host include Amelanchier alnifolia (serviceberry) Prunus ilicifolia (hollyleaf cherry) Prunus virginiana (chokecherry).
When is Ceranemota fasciata - Hodges#6243 active?
Ceranemota fasciata - Hodges#6243: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from July to November. ( 3 ) , ( 6 ).