Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534
Euhagena emphytiformis
This record describes Euhagena emphytiformis (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see Engelhardt in Print References.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tinthiinae
- Tribe
- Paranthrenini
- Genus
- Euhagena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
This uncommon moth is found along the Atlantic and Gulf coast states as well as Missouri, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and northern Mexico. ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly Apr-Sept.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae bore in the roots of beeblossom ( Gaura , Onagraceae).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euhagena emphytiformis. 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 Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534
What is Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534?
Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534 (Euhagena emphytiformis) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534?
Wingspan: ♂ 20-26 mm, ♀ 20-30 mm.
How do you identify Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534?
Adult - see Engelhardt in Print References.
Where is Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534 found?
Range: This uncommon moth is found along the Atlantic and Gulf coast states as well as Missouri, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and northern Mexico. ,
What does Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534 eat?
The diet of the Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534 includes Larvae bore in the roots of beeblossom ( Gaura , Onagraceae)..
When is Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534 active?
Gaura Borer - Hodges#2534: seasonal activity - Adults fly Apr-Sept..