Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229
Cycnia collaris
This record describes Cycnia collaris (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Moth varies phenotypically with wings from white to gray and patigia from yellow to gray. All images previously placed in C. inopinatus have been moved to C. collaris as a result of synonomy per Lafontaine & Schmidt, 2015 .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Arctiinae
- Tribe
- Arctiini
- Genus
- Cycnia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
( inopinatus ) primarily associated with high quality barrens remnants ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Arizona to Oklahoma and Florida. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data
Seasonal Activity
Possibly two flights in April and October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: ( inopinatus ) larvae feed on milkweeds, Aesclepias spp.
Life History
1.larva 2.leaf shelter with pupa 3.adult 4.pupal case
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cycnia collaris. 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 Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , ceiseman , Chris Grinter , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229
What is Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229?
Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229 (Cycnia collaris) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229?
Moth varies phenotypically with wings from white to gray and patigia from yellow to gray.
Where is Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | ( inopinatus ) primarily associated with high quality barrens remnants ( 3 ) |
| Range | Arizona to Oklahoma and Florida. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data |
What does Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229 eat?
The diet of the Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229 includes ( inopinatus ) larvae feed on milkweeds, Aesclepias spp..
When is Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229 active?
Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229: seasonal activity - Possibly two flights in April and October..
What is the life cycle of a Cycnia collaris - Hodges#8229?
1.larva 2.leaf shelter with pupa 3.adult 4.pupal case