Epina alleni - Hodges#5469
Epina alleni
This record describes Epina alleni (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The cream colored hindwing has a dark brown terminal line that ends before reaching the anal angle.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Crambinae
- Tribe
- Haimbachiini
- Genus
- Epina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Maine to Indiana, and South Carolina. , , The holotype was collected in Orono, Maine.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from June to August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Fernald (1896) did not list a food plant, or describe the immature stages. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epina alleni. 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 Epina alleni - Hodges#5469 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Epina alleni - Hodges#5469
What is Epina alleni - Hodges#5469?
Epina alleni - Hodges#5469 (Epina alleni) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Epina alleni - Hodges#5469?
Fernald (1896) listed the wingspan as 30 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Epina alleni - Hodges#5469?
The cream colored hindwing has a dark brown terminal line that ends before reaching the anal angle.
Where is Epina alleni - Hodges#5469 found?
Range: Maine to Indiana, and South Carolina. , , The holotype was collected in Orono, Maine.
What does Epina alleni - Hodges#5469 eat?
The diet of the Epina alleni - Hodges#5469 includes Fernald (1896) did not list a food plant, or describe the immature stages. ( 3 ).
When is Epina alleni - Hodges#5469 active?
Epina alleni - Hodges#5469: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from June to August..