Cryptophobetron oropeso - Hodges#4674
Cryptophobetron oropeso
This record describes Cryptophobetron oropeso (species). Recorded family: Limacodidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Zygaenoidea
- Family
- Limacodidae (Slug Caterpillar Moths)
- Genus
- Cryptophobetron
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Dry areas where Fouquieria splendens (ocotillo) is found.
Geographic Range
Western Texas; Baja California to southern Arizona and north to Nevada. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are first seen during March in Arizona and July to September in other areas.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae have been found on Fouquieria splendens Engelm. (ocotillo), and likely uses other plants.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cryptophobetron oropeso. 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 Cryptophobetron oropeso - Hodges#4674 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Cryptophobetron oropeso - Hodges#4674
How big is Cryptophobetron oropeso - Hodges#4674?
Forewing length 7-10 mm.
Where is Cryptophobetron oropeso - Hodges#4674 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry areas where Fouquieria splendens (ocotillo) is found. |
| Range | Western Texas; Baja California to southern Arizona and north to Nevada. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Cryptophobetron oropeso - Hodges#4674 eat?
The diet of the Cryptophobetron oropeso - Hodges#4674 includes Larvae have been found on Fouquieria splendens Engelm. (ocotillo), and likely uses other plants..
When is Cryptophobetron oropeso - Hodges#4674 active?
Cryptophobetron oropeso - Hodges#4674: seasonal activity - Adults are first seen during March in Arizona and July to September in other areas..