Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160
Chelis beanii
This record describes Chelis beanii (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160 (Chelis beanii) is a species in the family Erebidae, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Arctiinae, tribe Arctiini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Chelis. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 14-16 mm. Wingspan 33-35 mm.. Active during Powell & Opler reported a single flight from mid-July to early August..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Arctiinae
- Tribe
- Arctiini
- Genus
- Chelis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler (2009) reported the range to include the Rockies of western Canada and Montana. ( 5 ) Bug Guide record from Wyoming. ( 6 ) Type locality: Laggan, Alberta (Mr. Bean).
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler (2009) reported a single flight from mid-July to early August. ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of Thomas Ebenezer Bean (1844-1931). , "I take great pleasure in dedicating this handsome species to Mr. Bean, to whose indefatigable explorations of the Alberta subalpine fauna I owe my specimens."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chelis beanii. 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 Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160
What is Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160?
Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160 (Chelis beanii) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 14-16 mm. Wingspan 33-35 mm.
Where is Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160 found?
Range: Powell & Opler (2009) reported the range to include the Rockies of western Canada and Montana. ( 5 ) Bug Guide record from Wyoming. ( 6 ) Type locality: Laggan, Alberta (Mr. Bean).
When is Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160 active?
Bean's Tiger Moth - Hodges#8160: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler (2009) reported a single flight from mid-July to early August. ( 5 ).