Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697
Gloveria sphingiformis
This record describes Gloveria sphingiformis (species). Recorded family: Lasiocampidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Barnes & McDunnough original description is available online. Barnes & McDunnough stated Gloveria sphingiformis Differs from all other members of the genus in that the outer margin of primaries is convex below the apex. (possibly one of the sexes).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Lasiocampoidea
- Family
- Lasiocampidae (Tent Caterpillar and Lappet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Lasiocampinae
- Tribe
- Lasiocampini
- Genus
- Gloveria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
South Texas. Holotype from Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Quercus texana Buckley (Texas red oak).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Gloveria sphingiformis. 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 Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697
What is Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697?
Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697 (Gloveria sphingiformis) is a species in the family Lasiocampidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697?
Barnes & McDunnough listed a wingspan of 64 mm.
How do you identify Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697?
Barnes & McDunnough original description is available online. Barnes & McDunnough stated Gloveria sphingiformis Differs from all other members of the genus in that the outer margin of primaries is convex below the apex. (possibly one of the sexes).
Where is Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697 found?
Range: South Texas. Holotype from Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas.
What does Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697 eat?
The diet of the Gloveria sphingiformis - Hodges#7697 includes Quercus texana Buckley (Texas red oak)..