Cirrhophanus dyari - Hodges#9765
Cirrhophanus dyari
This record describes Cirrhophanus dyari (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
- Stiriinae
- Tribe
- Stiriini
- Genus
- Cirrhophanus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Adults of this group are often seen resting on the flowers of the host plant.
Geographic Range
Southeastern Arizona to western Texas. Also reported in central Texas as far east as Kerr, County.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly August through September.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
unknown
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cirrhophanus dyari. 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 Cirrhophanus dyari - Hodges#9765 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Cirrhophanus dyari - Hodges#9765
How big is Cirrhophanus dyari - Hodges#9765?
Forewing length 16-17 mm.
Where is Cirrhophanus dyari - Hodges#9765 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults of this group are often seen resting on the flowers of the host plant. |
| Range | Southeastern Arizona to western Texas. Also reported in central Texas as far east as Kerr, County. |
When is Cirrhophanus dyari - Hodges#9765 active?
Cirrhophanus dyari - Hodges#9765: seasonal activity - Adults fly August through September..
What is the life cycle of a Cirrhophanus dyari - Hodges#9765?
unknown