Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210
Leucochroma corope
This record describes Leucochroma corope (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
In 1959 the United States Department of Agriculture reported Leucochroma corope was intercepted in Florida. Transported by airplane from from Panama.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Spilomelinae
- Tribe
- Margaroniini
- Genus
- Leucochroma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Introduced to Florida. , , West Indies to South America. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported adults in Florida from January to June, August, November to December. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) reported the larval host plant is unknown. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: coro Greek for pupil of the eye.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Leucochroma corope. 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 Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210
What is Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210?
Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210 (Leucochroma corope) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210?
Wingspan averages 19-27 mm.
Where is Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210 found?
Range: Introduced to Florida. , , West Indies to South America. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210 eat?
The diet of the Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210 includes Heppner (2003) reported the larval host plant is unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210 active?
Leucochroma corope - Hodges#5210: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported adults in Florida from January to June, August, November to December. ( 3 ).