Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125
Hydropionea fenestralis
This record describes Hydropionea fenestralis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hindwing is glossy white with a rust colored line along the base of the fringe. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Glaphyriinae
- Genus
- Hydropionea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mountain regions of southern Arizona and in the pine forests above 8500' in Mexico.
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona to Durango, Mexico. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded mostly from May through October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hydropionea fenestralis. 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 Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125
What is Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125?
Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125 (Hydropionea fenestralis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125?
Forewing length 12-15 mm.
How do you identify Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125?
Hindwing is glossy white with a rust colored line along the base of the fringe. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Where is Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mountain regions of southern Arizona and in the pine forests above 8500' in Mexico. |
| Range | Southern Arizona to Durango, Mexico. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125 eat?
The diet of the Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125 active?
Hydropionea fenestralis - Hodges#5125: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded mostly from May through October. ( 4 ).