Homoeosoma parvalbum - Hodges#5938.1
Homoeosoma parvalbum
This record describes Homoeosoma parvalbum (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Homoeosoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Western Texas. Holotype ♂ collected at Hot Springs, Big Bend National Park, Brewster County, Texas. ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults collected April, September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Blanchard & Knudson (1985) did not list a host plant. Powell and Opler (2009) indicated all the species of Homoeosoma are seed and flower feeders of Asteraceae. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Homoeosoma parvalbum. 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 Homoeosoma parvalbum - Hodges#5938.1
How big is Homoeosoma parvalbum - Hodges#5938.1?
Blanchard & Knudson listed the forewing length: ♂ (n=1) 7.4 mm. ♀ (n=8) 6.6-7.4 mm.
Where is Homoeosoma parvalbum - Hodges#5938.1 found?
Range: Western Texas. Holotype ♂ collected at Hot Springs, Big Bend National Park, Brewster County, Texas. ,
What does Homoeosoma parvalbum - Hodges#5938.1 eat?
The diet of the Homoeosoma parvalbum - Hodges#5938.1 includes Blanchard & Knudson (1985) did not list a host plant. Powell and Opler (2009) indicated all the species of Homoeosoma are seed and flower feeders of Asteraceae. ( 5 ).
When is Homoeosoma parvalbum - Hodges#5938.1 active?
Homoeosoma parvalbum - Hodges#5938.1: seasonal activity - Adults collected April, September..