Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738
Eudonia strigalis
This record describes Eudonia strigalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dyar (1906) original description as Scoparia strigalis is available in PDF. ( 3 ) Adult: forewing light dappled gray with several short black longitudinal streaks in specific locations: one near the base, two side-by-side in median area near AM line, one above the PM line, and 6 or 7 extending across the wing between the PM line and outer margin; AM and PM lines indistinct, pale, bordered with black; hindwing gray, shiny. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 ) Genitalia:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Scopariinae
- Genus
- Eudonia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Throughout much of eastern Canada and United States. , , , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly year round in the southern states and May to September further north.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Moss ( George Smiley )
Life History
Larva; adult:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: STRIGALIS: from the Latin "striga" (a furrow, channel, groove), and in zoology, a stripe; refers to the black streaks on the forewing, and is the origin of the common name Striped Eudonia
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eudonia strigalis. 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 Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , JoAnneRusso , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738
What is Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738?
Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738 (Eudonia strigalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738?
Dyar (1906) listed the wingspan 13-17 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738?
Dyar (1906) original description as Scoparia strigalis is available in PDF. ( 3 ) Adult: forewing light dappled gray with several short black longitudinal streaks in specific locations: one near the base, two side-by-side in median area near AM line, one above the PM line, and 6 or 7 extending across the wing between the PM line and outer margin; AM and PM lines indistinct, pale, bordered with black; hindwing gray, shiny. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 4 ) Genitalia:
Where is Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738 found?
Range: Throughout much of eastern Canada and United States. , , , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates.
What does Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738 eat?
The diet of the Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738 includes Moss ( George Smiley ).
When is Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738 active?
Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738: seasonal activity - Adults fly year round in the southern states and May to September further north..
What is the life cycle of a Striped Eudonia - Hodges#4738?
Larva; adult: