Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327
Idia forbesii
This record describes Idia forbesii (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Photo from Mark Dreiling of a specimen determined by DNA.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Herminiinae
- Genus
- Idia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
many records are from swampy ares
Geographic Range
generally found east of a line from Texas to Quebec
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on detritus , including dead leaves.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Idia forbesii. 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 Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy , JoAnneRusso
Frequently Asked Questions About Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327
What is Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327?
Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327 (Idia forbesii) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327?
wingspan about 17 mm
How do you identify Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327?
Photo from Mark Dreiling of a specimen determined by DNA.
Where is Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | many records are from swampy ares |
| Range | generally found east of a line from Texas to Quebec |
What does Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327 eat?
The diet of the Idia forbesii - Hodges#8327 includes Larvae feed on detritus , including dead leaves..