Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661
Crambodes talidiformis
This record describes Crambodes talidiformis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661 (Crambodes talidiformis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Condicinae, tribe Leuconyctini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Crambodes. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Forewing length 12-15 mm. Larvae mature to about 25-30 mm. ,. Active during Adults have at least two broods and fly from May to October..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Condicinae
- Tribe
- Leuconyctini
- Genus
- Crambodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Alberta to Quebec south to Arizona and Texas in the West and North Carolina in the East. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults have at least two broods and fly from May to October. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is vervain ( Verbena ). ( 4 )
Life History
Pre-pupal larva turn reddish. Overwinter as pupa. Larva; pupa; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Crambodes talidiformis. 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 Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , ceiseman , marcie oconnor , KenW , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661
What is Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661?
Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661 (Crambodes talidiformis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661?
Forewing length 12-15 mm. Larvae mature to about 25-30 mm. ,
Where is Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661 found?
Range: Alberta to Quebec south to Arizona and Texas in the West and North Carolina in the East. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 3 )
What does Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661 eat?
The diet of the Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661 includes Larval host is vervain ( Verbena ). ( 4 ).
When is Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661 active?
Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661: seasonal activity - Adults have at least two broods and fly from May to October. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Verbena Moth - Hodges#9661?
Pre-pupal larva turn reddish. Overwinter as pupa. Larva; pupa; adult