Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626
Hymenoclea palmii
This record describes Hymenoclea palmii (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Eichlin description is is available in PDF. The original description as Sesia palmii Beutenmüller, and the Engelhardt revised description as Hymenoclea palmii are both available online in the print references below. Sexually dimorphic. Both sexes have opaque forewings and hindwings. Females have a white band on the second abdominal segment. ♀ ♂
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sesiinae
- Tribe
- Synanthedonini
- Genus
- Hymenoclea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually found near the host plant which grow along rivers and irrigation canals.
Geographic Range
Southern California and Baja California to western Texas. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults appear to be most common from July and later. (MPG)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is singlewhorl burrobrush ( Hymenoclea monogyra Torr. & A. Gray, Asteraceae)
Life History
The larvae are known to tunnel into the root system up to a depth of several feet.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hymenoclea palmii. 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 Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626
What is Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626?
Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626 (Hymenoclea palmii) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626?
Forewing length is 10-17 mm; females larger than males.
How do you identify Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626?
Eichlin description is is available in PDF. The original description as Sesia palmii Beutenmüller, and the Engelhardt revised description as Hymenoclea palmii are both available online in the print references below. Sexually dimorphic. Both sexes have opaque forewings and hindwings. Females have a white band on the second abdominal segment. ♀ ♂
Where is Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Usually found near the host plant which grow along rivers and irrigation canals. |
| Range | Southern California and Baja California to western Texas. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626 eat?
The diet of the Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626 includes Larval host is singlewhorl burrobrush ( Hymenoclea monogyra Torr. & A. Gray, Asteraceae).
When is Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626 active?
Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626: seasonal activity - Adults appear to be most common from July and later. (MPG).
What is the life cycle of a Burrowbush Borer Moth - Hodges#2626?
The larvae are known to tunnel into the root system up to a depth of several feet.