Impudent Hulda - Hodges#2747
Hulda impudens
This record describes Hulda impudens (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - see original description in Print References.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Olethreutini
- Genus
- Hulda
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Records from Mississippi and Alabama, north and east to Indiana and New Brunswick and Quebec. Heinrich adds Manitoba.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet is Latin meaning "shameless, impudent."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hulda impudens. 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 Impudent Hulda - Hodges#2747 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason J. Dombroskie; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , JohnMaxwell22 , Randy Hardy , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Impudent Hulda - Hodges#2747
What is Impudent Hulda - Hodges#2747?
Impudent Hulda - Hodges#2747 (Hulda impudens) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Impudent Hulda - Hodges#2747?
Wingspan 10.5-14 mm.
How do you identify Impudent Hulda - Hodges#2747?
Adult - see original description in Print References.
Where is Impudent Hulda - Hodges#2747 found?
Range: Records from Mississippi and Alabama, north and east to Indiana and New Brunswick and Quebec. Heinrich adds Manitoba.