Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016
Loxostege commixtalis
This record describes Loxostege commixtalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016 (Loxostege commixtalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, commonly known as crambid snout moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Pyraustinae, tribe Pyraustini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Loxostege. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 20-26 mm.. It is found in Occurs near bogs.. Active during Adults are most often reported from May to October..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Pyraustinae
- Tribe
- Pyraustini
- Genus
- Loxostege
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Occurs near bogs.
Geographic Range
Loxostege commixtalis occurs across all of southern Canada and much of the United States. , , Also found throughout northern Europe.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from May to October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Alfalfa and related species.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Loxostege commixtalis. 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 Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by JohnMaxwell22
Frequently Asked Questions About Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016
What is Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016?
Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016 (Loxostege commixtalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016?
Wingspan 20-26 mm.
Where is Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Occurs near bogs. |
| Range | Loxostege commixtalis occurs across all of southern Canada and much of the United States. , , Also found throughout northern Europe. |
What does Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016 eat?
The diet of the Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016 includes Alfalfa and related species..
When is Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016 active?
Loxostege commixtalis - Hodges#5016: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from May to October. ( 4 ).