Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293
Conchylodes concinnalis
This record describes Conchylodes concinnalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description of Conchylodes concinnalis Hampson, is available online in the print references below. The black patch along the forewing costa has a white center compared to the solid patch in Conchylodes ovulalis . The space between the forewing postmedial line and the subterminal line is near equal the space between the subterminal line and terminal line. In Conchylodes ovulalis the subterminal line is much closer to the terminal line. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Spilomelinae
- Tribe
- Udeini
- Genus
- Conchylodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern United States north to at least Ohio; southern California and Arizona. , , , , Heppner listed the range as Florida to Texas, Georgia?; Mexico. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from March to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host unknown. ( 7 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Conchylodes concinnalis. 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 Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293
What is Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293?
Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293 (Conchylodes concinnalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293?
The forewing length averages 12 mm.
How do you identify Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293?
The original description of Conchylodes concinnalis Hampson, is available online in the print references below. The black patch along the forewing costa has a white center compared to the solid patch in Conchylodes ovulalis . The space between the forewing postmedial line and the subterminal line is near equal the space between the subterminal line and terminal line. In Conchylodes ovulalis the subterminal line is much closer to the terminal line. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Where is Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293 found?
Range: Southeastern United States north to at least Ohio; southern California and Arizona. , , , , Heppner listed the range as Florida to Texas, Georgia?; Mexico. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
What does Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293 eat?
The diet of the Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293 includes The larval host unknown. ( 7 ).
When is Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293 active?
Conchylodes concinnalis - Hodges#5293: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from March to September..