Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2
Lethe creola
This record describes Lethe creola (species). Recorded family: Nymphalidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to Northern and Southern Pearly-eyes. See references.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
- Subfamily
- Satyrinae
- Tribe
- Satyrini
- Genus
- Lethe (Pearly-eyes, Tree Browns, etc.)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Bottomland forests with hostplant, cane.
Geographic Range
Coastal plain of southeastern United States.
Seasonal Activity
April-June, July-September in North Carolina (two broods). Further south, three broods, April-September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults take rotting fruit, sap, fluids from dung, carrion.
Life History
Larvae feed on cane, Arundinaria .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lethe creola. 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 Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Nick Block , David Ferguson , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2
What is Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2?
Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2 (Lethe creola) is a species in the family Nymphalidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2?
Wingspan circa 6-7 cm
How do you identify Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2?
Similar to Northern and Southern Pearly-eyes. See references.
Where is Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Bottomland forests with hostplant, cane. |
| Range | Coastal plain of southeastern United States. |
What does Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2 eat?
The diet of the Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2 includes Adults take rotting fruit, sap, fluids from dung, carrion..
When is Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2 active?
Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2: seasonal activity - April-June, July-September in North Carolina (two broods). Further south, three broods, April-September.
What is the life cycle of a Creole Pearly-eye - Hodges#4568.2?
Larvae feed on cane, Arundinaria .