Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453
Hypena umbralis
This record describes Hypena umbralis (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Head | Head, thorax and forewing are dark chocolate brown. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen and hindwings are smoky black. |
| Forewing | Forewing has a blueish powdering between median area and postmedian line, but without any contrast. Antemedian line is somewhat richer browb, but still with little contrast. Postmedian line is paler with richer brown shading basally. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Hypeninae
- Genus
- Hypena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner (2003) reported the range to include Florida to Texas; West Indies, Mexico. ( 3 ) Holotype ♂, Indian River, Florida, United States.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported February, March, August to September, and November in Florida. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) reported the host plant is unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hypena umbralis. 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 Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453
What is Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453?
Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453 (Hypena umbralis) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453?
Smith (1895) listed the wingspan 27 mm.
How do you identify Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Head | Head, thorax and forewing are dark chocolate brown. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen and hindwings are smoky black. |
| Forewing | Forewing has a blueish powdering between median area and postmedian line, but without any contrast. Antemedian line is somewhat richer browb, but still with little contrast. Postmedian line is paler with richer brown shading basally. |
Where is Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453 found?
Range: Heppner (2003) reported the range to include Florida to Texas; West Indies, Mexico. ( 3 ) Holotype ♂, Indian River, Florida, United States.
What does Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453 eat?
The diet of the Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453 includes Heppner (2003) reported the host plant is unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453 active?
Hypena umbralis - Hodges#8453: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported February, March, August to September, and November in Florida. ( 3 ).