Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982
Collomena inflexa
This record describes Collomena inflexa (species). Recorded family: Nolidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
931156 Collomena inflexa – The species that occurs in Florida is Collomena inflexa (Morrison, 1875), stat. rev. (Type-locality: Jacksonville, Florida). It was treated as a synomym of Collomena filifera (Walker, 1857) (Type-locality: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic). The two species differ in the configuration of the eversible antler-like coremata on the valves, and by 2.5% in their barcode sequences.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Nolidae (Nolid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Collomeninae
- Genus
- Collomena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Georgia to Florida; West Indies. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) Central America. ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported the adults fly year round in Florida. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) reported the host was unknown. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Collomena inflexa. 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 Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982
What is Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982?
Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982 (Collomena inflexa) is a species in the family Nolidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982?
Walker (1857) reported the wingspan 28 mm.
Where is Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982 found?
Range: Georgia to Florida; West Indies. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) Central America. ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982 eat?
The diet of the Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982 includes Heppner (2003) reported the host was unknown. ( 4 ).
When is Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982 active?
Collomena inflexa - Hodges#8982: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported the adults fly year round in Florida. ( 4 ).