Epina dichromella - Hodges#5468
Epina dichromella
This record describes Epina dichromella (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See description of Diatraea differentialis Fernald, 1888, in Print References below. Note that females are described as brownish yellow and males as seal brown. These specimens ( 3 ) and ( 4 ) were identified by James E. Hayden, Ph.D. Florida State Collection of Arthropods, Lepidoptera Division of Plant Industry Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services These two specimens and another reported in 1975 were all recorded from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
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
Habitat
Known sightings have been on a barrier island.
Geographic Range
East coast from Florida to West Virginia.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Epina dichromella Walker, 1866 Chilo matanzalis Schaus, 1922 Diatraea differentialis Fernald, 1888
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Epina dichromella. 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 dichromella - Hodges#5468 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by A. Hendrickson; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Epina dichromella - Hodges#5468
What is Epina dichromella - Hodges#5468?
Epina dichromella - Hodges#5468 (Epina dichromella) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Epina dichromella - Hodges#5468?
See description of Diatraea differentialis Fernald, 1888, in Print References below. Note that females are described as brownish yellow and males as seal brown. These specimens ( 3 ) and ( 4 ) were identified by James E. Hayden, Ph.D. Florida State Collection of Arthropods, Lepidoptera Division of Plant Industry Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Where is Epina dichromella - Hodges#5468 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Known sightings have been on a barrier island. |
| Range | East coast from Florida to West Virginia. |