Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657
Inguromorpha itzalana
This record describes Inguromorpha itzalana (species). Recorded family: Cossidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Hypopta itzalana Strecker , and the Barnes & McDunnough description, are both available in PDF and online in the print references below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Cossidae (Carpenter and Leopard Moths)
- Subfamily
- Hypoptinae
- Genus
- Inguromorpha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona, New Mexico to western Texas. , , Mexico to Central America.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from May through September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Inguromorpha itzalana. 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 Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657
What is Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657?
Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657 (Inguromorpha itzalana) is a species in the family Cossidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657?
Wingspan 38-44 mm. ,
How do you identify Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657?
The original description as Hypopta itzalana Strecker , and the Barnes & McDunnough description, are both available in PDF and online in the print references below.
Where is Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657 found?
Range: Southern Arizona, New Mexico to western Texas. , , Mexico to Central America.
What does Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657 eat?
The diet of the Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657 active?
Inguromorpha itzalana - Hodges#2657: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from May through September. ( 4 ).