Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492
Eoreuma densellus
This record describes Eoreuma densellus (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - Wings: Yellowish-white with white veins and brown speckles between the veins. A large dark dot about mid wing at end of discal cell. Wing tip has series of small dark dots. Fringe yellowish-white. Hind wing white. see key Genitalia: Type: Holotype as Chilo densellus male by Zeller, 1881. Type Locality: Texas. In the British Museum of Natural History, London, England. In Zeller collection.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Crambinae
- Tribe
- Haimbachiini
- Genus
- Eoreuma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Ponds and streams with water plants.
Geographic Range
Ontario; Minnesota to Connecticut, south to Texas and Florida . , , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Also North Dakota
Seasonal Activity
April to October for most areas; year round in Florida. , June to July in Ontario
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Uncertain. ( 7 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eoreuma densellus. 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 Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Maury Heiman , Nick Block , lee_penner , Kyhl Austin , Blocky , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492
What is Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492?
Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492 (Eoreuma densellus) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492?
8 to 9 mm long. Wingspan 15 to 18 mm.
How do you identify Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492?
Adult - Wings: Yellowish-white with white veins and brown speckles between the veins. A large dark dot about mid wing at end of discal cell. Wing tip has series of small dark dots. Fringe yellowish-white. Hind wing white. see key Genitalia:
Where is Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Ponds and streams with water plants. |
| Range | Ontario; Minnesota to Connecticut, south to Texas and Florida . , , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Also North Dakota |
What does Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492 eat?
The diet of the Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492 includes Uncertain. ( 7 ).
When is Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492 active?
Wainscot Grass-veneer - Hodges#5492: seasonal activity - April to October for most areas; year round in Florida. , June to July in Ontario.