Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507
Hemiplatytes epia
This record describes Hemiplatytes epia (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Sexually dimorphic. |
| Forewing | Forewing of female is whitish with a trace of brown markings. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing white. |
| Forewing | Forewing of male is dark brown with black hindwing. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Crambinae
- Tribe
- Ancylolomiini
- Genus
- Hemiplatytes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coastal to 5,000' elevation. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
California, including Santa Catalina Island. ,
Seasonal Activity
Powell & Opler (2009) reported June to October flight. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hemiplatytes epia. 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 Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507
What is Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507?
Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507 (Hemiplatytes epia) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507?
Forewing length: ( 3 ) ♂ 6.5-9 mm. ♀ 8.5-10 mm.
How do you identify Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Sexually dimorphic. |
| Forewing | Forewing of female is whitish with a trace of brown markings. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing white. |
| Forewing | Forewing of male is dark brown with black hindwing. |
Where is Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal to 5,000' elevation. ( 3 ) |
| Range | California, including Santa Catalina Island. |
When is Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507 active?
Hemiplatytes epia - Hodges#5507: seasonal activity - Powell & Opler (2009) reported June to October flight. ( 3 ).