Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032
Eurythmia angulella
This record describes Eurythmia angulella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ely original description is available online in the print references. Heinrich description is in PDF. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). MONA Fascicle 15-3 raises the question of separate species status for angulella , furnella and hospitella .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Eurythmia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Across southern Canada and much of the eastern United States. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is April to September. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eurythmia angulella. 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 Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032
What is Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032?
Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032 (Eurythmia angulella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032?
Ely listed a wingspan of 14 mm. Heinrich listed the wingspan 12-14 mm.
How do you identify Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032?
Ely original description is available online in the print references. Heinrich description is in PDF. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Where is Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032 found?
Range: Across southern Canada and much of the eastern United States. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
When is Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032 active?
Eurythmia angulella - Hodges#6032: seasonal activity - The main flight period is April to September. ( 5 ).