Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2
Epidromia pannosa
This record describes Epidromia pannosa (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Solis distinguishes Epidromia pannosa from E. fergusoni . Lafontaine & Dickel describe the three know North American species in the genus Epidromia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Eulepidotinae
- Genus
- Epidromia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner included Florida; West Indies to Brazil. Lafontaine & Dickel in North America found only in the Florida Keys
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported adults from March to May, November, December. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) listed the following host plants. ( 3 ) Eugenia axillaris (Sw.) Willd. (white stopper). Metopium toxiferum (L.) Krug & Urb. (Florida poisontree). Psidium guajava L. (guava). P. littorale var. longipes (O. Berg.) Fosb. (purple guava). Rhus copallina L. (winged sumac).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epidromia pannosa. 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 Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2
What is Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2?
Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2 (Epidromia pannosa) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2?
Solis distinguishes Epidromia pannosa from E. fergusoni . Lafontaine & Dickel describe the three know North American species in the genus Epidromia
Where is Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2 found?
Range: Heppner included Florida; West Indies to Brazil. Lafontaine & Dickel in North America found only in the Florida Keys
What does Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2 eat?
The diet of the Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2 includes Heppner (2003) listed the following host plants. ( 3 ) Eugenia axillaris (Sw.) Willd. (white stopper). Metopium toxiferum (L.) Krug & Urb. (Florida poisontree). Psidium guajava L. (guava). P. littorale var. longipes (O. Berg.) Fosb. (purple guava). Rhus copallina L. (winged sumac)..
When is Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2 active?
Epidromia pannosa - Hodges#8585.2: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported adults from March to May, November, December. ( 3 ).