Howarth's White - Hodges#4199.1
Ganyra howarthi
This record describes Ganyra howarthi (species). Recorded family: Pieridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
In the US, most widely known from the area of Quitobaquito Springs; widespread in neighbouring Mexico.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Pieridae (Whites, Sulphurs, Yellows)
- Subfamily
- Pierinae
- Tribe
- Pierini
- Genus
- Ganyra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Desert scrub.
Geographic Range
Southern AZ TL: Mexico, Baja California Sur
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Desert caper ( Atamisquea emarginata ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: apparently misspelled as " howarthii " in Glassberg (2012)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ganyra howarthi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Howarth's White - Hodges#4199.1
What is Howarth's White - Hodges#4199.1?
Howarth's White - Hodges#4199.1 (Ganyra howarthi) is a species in the family Pieridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Howarth's White - Hodges#4199.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Desert scrub. |
| Range | Southern AZ TL: Mexico, Baja California Sur |
What does Howarth's White - Hodges#4199.1 eat?
The diet of the Howarth's White - Hodges#4199.1 includes Desert caper ( Atamisquea emarginata )..