Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2
Elaphria cornutinis
This record describes Elaphria cornutinis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Saluke & Pogue, original description is online. - Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Elaphriini
- Genus
- Elaphria (Midgets)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern United States. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some collection locations and dates.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from March through September. ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet refers the arrangement of the cornuiti of the vesica.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Elaphria cornutinis. 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 Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , anitagould
Frequently Asked Questions About Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2
What is Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2?
Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2 (Elaphria cornutinis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2?
Forewing length is 9-12 mm.
How do you identify Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2?
Saluke & Pogue, original description is online. - Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Where is Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2 found?
Range: Southeastern United States. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some collection locations and dates.
When is Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2 active?
Elaphria cornutinis - Hodges#9681.2: seasonal activity - Most records are from March through September. ,.