Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913
Evergestis dischematalis
This record describes Evergestis dischematalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description as Evergestis dimorphalis can be found in MONA Fascicle 13-1C at link in citations below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Glaphyriinae
- Genus
- Evergestis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
higher elevations 6,000' to 10,000'
Geographic Range
New Mexico to southeast Arizona
Seasonal Activity
mid-June to early August
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Evergestis dischematalis (Munroe, 1995:53) replaces E. dimorphalis Munroe, 1974, a name preoccupied by dimorphalis Osthelder, 1938.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Evergestis dischematalis. 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 Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Morris; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913
What is Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913?
Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913 (Evergestis dischematalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913?
forewing length 15-17 mm
How do you identify Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913?
Description as Evergestis dimorphalis can be found in MONA Fascicle 13-1C at link in citations below.
Where is Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | higher elevations 6,000' to 10,000' |
| Range | New Mexico to southeast Arizona |
When is Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913 active?
Evergestis dischematalis - Hodges#4913: seasonal activity - mid-June to early August.