Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026
Hyparpax perophoroides
This record describes Hyparpax perophoroides (species). Recorded family: Notodontidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Cosmia perophoroides Strecker, is available online in the print references below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Notodontidae (Prominent Moths)
- Subfamily
- Heterocampinae
- Genus
- Hyparpax
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Sandhills and scrubs with abundant oaks.
Geographic Range
Florida, southern Alabama and southern Georgia. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported adults from January to December in Florida. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ferguson (1963) reported the larval host is Quercus (oak).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hyparpax perophoroides. 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 Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026
What is Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026?
Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026 (Hyparpax perophoroides) is a species in the family Notodontidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026?
Wingspan about 35 mm. (Strecker)
How do you identify Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026?
The original description as Cosmia perophoroides Strecker, is available online in the print references below.
Where is Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Sandhills and scrubs with abundant oaks. |
| Range | Florida, southern Alabama and southern Georgia. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) |
What does Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026 eat?
The diet of the Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026 includes Ferguson (1963) reported the larval host is Quercus (oak)..
When is Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026 active?
Hyparpax perophoroides - Hodges#8026: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported adults from January to December in Florida. ( 5 ).