Eudarcia eunitariaeella - Hodges#0277
Eudarcia eunitariaeella
This record describes Eudarcia eunitariaeella (species). Recorded family: Meessiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See Chambers Separated from Eudarcia simulatricella by the following: All wing markings narrower, more oblique, especially noticeable in the first and second costal spots and the first dorsal spot, which is farther removed from the base; the costal spot before the apex is small and inconspicuous, simply oblique... Genitalia: ♀ ♂
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tineoidea
- Family
- Meessiidae
- Genus
- Eudarcia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Scattered records from the eastern half of the United States, west as far as Oklahoma. ( 3 ) Type locality: Kentucky.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Chambers reported the larvae in silken cases on stone walls and cemetery monuments.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eudarcia eunitariaeella. 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 Eudarcia eunitariaeella - Hodges#0277 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Eudarcia eunitariaeella - Hodges#0277
What is Eudarcia eunitariaeella - Hodges#0277?
Eudarcia eunitariaeella - Hodges#0277 (Eudarcia eunitariaeella) is a species in the family Meessiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Eudarcia eunitariaeella - Hodges#0277?
See Chambers Separated from Eudarcia simulatricella by the following: All wing markings narrower, more oblique, especially noticeable in the first and second costal spots and the first dorsal spot, which is farther removed from the base; the costal spot before the apex is small and inconspicuous, simply oblique... Genitalia: ♀ ♂
Where is Eudarcia eunitariaeella - Hodges#0277 found?
Range: Scattered records from the eastern half of the United States, west as far as Oklahoma. ( 3 ) Type locality: Kentucky.
What is the life cycle of a Eudarcia eunitariaeella - Hodges#0277?
Chambers reported the larvae in silken cases on stone walls and cemetery monuments.