Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563
Clydonopteron sacculana
This record describes Clydonopteron sacculana (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing costa very wavy; forewing brownish-crimson, washed with orange to PM line; some gray shading in subterminal area; white dash inward from costa at top of PM line some specimens have purplish shading to PM line some specimens have black elliptical markings and prominent white spots in AM area of forewing (see photos near bottom of this page )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Chrysauginae
- Genus
- Clydonopteron
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern United States: Washington DC to Florida, west to Missouri and Texas
Seasonal Activity
adults fly May-August , into October (BugGuide photos)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on (and pupate in) seedpods of Trumpet Creeper ( Campsis radicans )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: From Latin sacculus- "little sac"
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Clydonopteron sacculana. 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 Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by cotinis , Robin McLeod , Chuck Entz , Blocky , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563
What is Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563?
Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563 (Clydonopteron sacculana) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563?
Wingspan 15-25 mm
How do you identify Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563?
Adult: forewing costa very wavy; forewing brownish-crimson, washed with orange to PM line; some gray shading in subterminal area; white dash inward from costa at top of PM line some specimens have purplish shading to PM line some specimens have black elliptical markings and prominent white spots in AM area of forewing (see photos near bottom of this page )
Where is Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563 found?
Range: Southeastern United States: Washington DC to Florida, west to Missouri and Texas
What does Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563 eat?
The diet of the Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563 includes larvae feed on (and pupate in) seedpods of Trumpet Creeper ( Campsis radicans ).
When is Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563 active?
Trumpet Vine Moth - Hodges#5563: seasonal activity - adults fly May-August , into October (BugGuide photos).