Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670
Givira lotta
This record describes Givira lotta (species). Recorded family: Cossidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description of Givira lotta Barnes & McDunnough in PDF - Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Cossidae (Carpenter and Leopard Moths)
- Subfamily
- Hypoptinae
- Genus
- Givira
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Pine forests where the larvae are found in the bark at the base of the pine. ,
Geographic Range
Arizona and Colorado and most likely in other pine forest areas of the Southwest. , California, New Mexico. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Most records of adults are from June through August. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on outer bark of ponderosa pine, Pinus ponderosa Lawson & C. Lawson ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Givira lotta. 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 Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670
What is Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670?
Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670 (Givira lotta) is a species in the family Cossidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670?
Wingspan 29 mm.
How do you identify Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670?
The original description of Givira lotta Barnes & McDunnough in PDF - Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD)
Where is Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Pine forests where the larvae are found in the bark at the base of the pine. |
| Range | Arizona and Colorado and most likely in other pine forest areas of the Southwest. , California, New Mexico. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670 eat?
The diet of the Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670 includes Larvae feed on outer bark of ponderosa pine, Pinus ponderosa Lawson & C. Lawson ,.
When is Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670 active?
Pine Carpenterworm Moth - Hodges#2670: seasonal activity - Most records of adults are from June through August. ( 5 ).