Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573
Cyllopsis gemma
This record describes Cyllopsis gemma (species). Recorded family: Nymphalidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Mottled brown wings above and below. Underside of hindwing, near the margin, there is a grayish patch surrounding a few irregular black and white spots.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
- Subfamily
- Satyrinae
- Tribe
- Satyrini
- Genus
- Cyllopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
moist grassy forests
Geographic Range
e US to C. Amer. - Map (MPG, BOA)
Seasonal Activity
mostly Apr-Oct (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Caterpillars feed on grasses including Bermuda Grass ( Cynodon dactylon ). Adults do not visit flowers but are attracted to rotting or overripe fruit.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cyllopsis gemma (Hübner, 1818)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cyllopsis gemma. 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 Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by Joshua Stuart Rose , Mike Quinn , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573
What is Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573?
Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573 (Cyllopsis gemma) is a species in the family Nymphalidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573?
Mottled brown wings above and below. Underside of hindwing, near the margin, there is a grayish patch surrounding a few irregular black and white spots.
Where is Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | moist grassy forests |
| Range | e US to C. Amer. - Map (MPG, BOA) |
What does Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573 eat?
The diet of the Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573 includes Caterpillars feed on grasses including Bermuda Grass ( Cynodon dactylon ). Adults do not visit flowers but are attracted to rotting or overripe fruit..
When is Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573 active?
Gemmed Satyr - Hodges#4573: seasonal activity - mostly Apr-Oct (BG data).