Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025
Gazoryctra roseicaput
This record describes Gazoryctra roseicaput (species). Recorded family: Hepialidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Hepialus roseicaput Neumoegen and Dyar, is available online in the print references below. Hindwings are a blackish gray.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Hepialoidea
- Family
- Hepialidae (Ghost Moths)
- Genus
- Gazoryctra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
The species is usually found below the tree line.
Geographic Range
Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Alberta.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common in August.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Gazoryctra roseicaput. 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 Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025
What is Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025?
Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025 (Gazoryctra roseicaput) is a species in the family Hepialidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025?
Wingspan approximately 32-33 mm. (Neumoegen & Dyar),
How do you identify Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025?
The original description as Hepialus roseicaput Neumoegen and Dyar, is available online in the print references below. Hindwings are a blackish gray.
Where is Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | The species is usually found below the tree line. |
| Range | Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Alberta. |
When is Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025 active?
Gazoryctra roseicaput - Hodges#0025: seasonal activity - Adults are most common in August..