Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873
Glaphyria fulminalis
This record describes Glaphyria fulminalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See here for how to separate G. fulminalis from G. cappsi : Types: Holotype & Allotype as Homophysa fulminalis by Lederer, 1863. Type Localities: Unknown. In the Natural History Museum of Austria, Vienna, Austria.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Glaphyriinae
- Genus
- Glaphyria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Forests.
Geographic Range
eastern United States (Connecticut to Florida, west to Texas and Illinois); Ontario, Canada.
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to August; July in Ontario
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown. Tropical Glaphyria feed on plants in the Spurge (Euphorbia) and Aster families.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Glaphyria fulminalis. 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 Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Jeff Hollenbeck , lee_penner , Kyhl Austin , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873
What is Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873?
Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873 (Glaphyria fulminalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873?
wingspan about 11 mm, based on photo by Jim Vargo at MPG
How do you identify Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873?
See here for how to separate G. fulminalis from G. cappsi :
Where is Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Forests. |
| Range | eastern United States (Connecticut to Florida, west to Texas and Illinois); Ontario, Canada. |
What does Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873 eat?
The diet of the Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873 includes Unknown. Tropical Glaphyria feed on plants in the Spurge (Euphorbia) and Aster families..
When is Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873 active?
Black-patched Glaphyria Moth - Hodges#4873: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to August; July in Ontario.