Consobrina Darkwing Moth - Hodges#8724
Gondysia consobrina
This record describes Gondysia consobrina (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Erebinae
- Tribe
- Omopterini
- Genus
- Gondysia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Coastal southeastern United States from South Carolina to Florida and Texas. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults appear to be most common from March to August based on Moth Photographers Group records.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host unknown. ( 6 ) , ( 7 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Gondysia consobrina. 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 Consobrina Darkwing Moth - Hodges#8724 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Consobrina Darkwing Moth - Hodges#8724
How big is Consobrina Darkwing Moth - Hodges#8724?
Wingspan about 42 mm. (Hampson)
Where is Consobrina Darkwing Moth - Hodges#8724 found?
Range: Coastal southeastern United States from South Carolina to Florida and Texas. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Consobrina Darkwing Moth - Hodges#8724 eat?
The diet of the Consobrina Darkwing Moth - Hodges#8724 includes Larval host unknown. ( 6 ) , ( 7 ).
When is Consobrina Darkwing Moth - Hodges#8724 active?
Consobrina Darkwing Moth - Hodges#8724: seasonal activity - Adults appear to be most common from March to August based on Moth Photographers Group records..