Greya reticulatus - Hodges#0193
Greya reticulatus
This record describes Greya reticulatus (species). Recorded family: Prodoxidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Adeloidea
- Family
- Prodoxidae (Yucca Moths and Allies)
- Subfamily
- Prodoxinae
- Genus
- Greya
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
moist situations with Osmorhiza chilensis as understory in shrubby, well-shaded deciduous forest
Geographic Range
restricted to the coastal ranges of west-central California from Alameda County south to Los Angeles County
Seasonal Activity
late March to late April
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Osmorhiza chilensis (Umbelliferae)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Greya reticulatus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greya reticulatus - Hodges#0193
How big is Greya reticulatus - Hodges#0193?
wingspan 9 - 15 mm, females smaller than males
Where is Greya reticulatus - Hodges#0193 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | moist situations with Osmorhiza chilensis as understory in shrubby, well-shaded deciduous forest |
| Range | restricted to the coastal ranges of west-central California from Alameda County south to Los Angeles County |
What does Greya reticulatus - Hodges#0193 eat?
The diet of the Greya reticulatus - Hodges#0193 includes Osmorhiza chilensis (Umbelliferae).
When is Greya reticulatus - Hodges#0193 active?
Greya reticulatus - Hodges#0193: seasonal activity - late March to late April.