Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078
Eublemma recta
This record describes Eublemma recta (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing light brown with dark brown straight PM line running diagonally from mid-way along inner margin to near apex, bordered distally by white; 3-6 black dots or flecks in subterminal area; subterminal line either reddish and heaviest at apex or uniformly faint, sometimes absent; hindwing white with yellow or brown terminal line.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Boletobiinae
- Tribe
- Eublemmini
- Genus
- Eublemma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mesophilic (normal) and xerophilic (dry) areas.
Geographic Range
South Carolina and Florida to Texas and south to Argentina. Bug Guide - range map with monthly record of photos submitted to the guide. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on plants in the morning-glory family such as Ipomoea L. species * USDA plant profile Convolvulus species.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eublemma recta. 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 Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , ceiseman
Frequently Asked Questions About Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078
What is Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078?
Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078 (Eublemma recta) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078?
wingspan 16-19 mm.
How do you identify Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078?
Adult: forewing light brown with dark brown straight PM line running diagonally from mid-way along inner margin to near apex, bordered distally by white; 3-6 black dots or flecks in subterminal area; subterminal line either reddish and heaviest at apex or uniformly faint, sometimes absent; hindwing white with yellow or brown terminal line.
Where is Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mesophilic (normal) and xerophilic (dry) areas. |
| Range | South Carolina and Florida to Texas and south to Argentina. Bug Guide - range map with monthly record of photos submitted to the guide. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates. |
What does Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078 eat?
The diet of the Eublemma recta - Hodges#9078 includes Larvae feed on plants in the morning-glory family such as Ipomoea L. species * USDA plant profile Convolvulus species..