Hypopta palmata - Hodges#2656
Hypopta palmata
This record describes Hypopta palmata (species). Recorded family: Cossidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Cossidae (Carpenter and Leopard Moths)
- Subfamily
- Hypoptinae
- Genus
- Hypopta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deserts and desert mountains. ( 3 ) , ( 5 )
Geographic Range
Known from California south into Baja California, Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and west Texas. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Type locality: Gila County, Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
There are records of adults from late May to late November. ( 3 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet for the forewing "white patches presenting a fan-like appearance."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Hypopta palmata. 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 Hypopta palmata - Hodges#2656 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Hypopta palmata - Hodges#2656
How big is Hypopta palmata - Hodges#2656?
Forewing length: ♂ 13-15.5 mm, ♀ up to 20 mm. ( 3 )
Where is Hypopta palmata - Hodges#2656 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deserts and desert mountains. ( 3 ) , ( 5 ) |
| Range | Known from California south into Baja California, Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and west Texas. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Type locality: Gila County, Arizona. |
When is Hypopta palmata - Hodges#2656 active?
Hypopta palmata - Hodges#2656: seasonal activity - There are records of adults from late May to late November. ( 3 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 4 ).