Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250
Lygropia rivulalis
This record describes Lygropia rivulalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
forewing ground color pale yellowish or cream; several irregular white patches are surrounded and connected by thick brown lines; the white patch nearest the anal angle is oval or circular; a broad white subterminal line becomes wider near the costa, (like the expanded mouth of a river) the distal edge of the line curving down toward the apex just before reaching the costa forewing color and pattern is repeated on the hindwing
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Spilomelinae
- Tribe
- Agroterini
- Genus
- Lygropia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
boggy or wet areas
Geographic Range
from southern Canada south to at least South Carolina. , , ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from June to August, but there are records from April to October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: RIVULALIS: from the Latin "rivulus" (a small stream), diminutive of "rivus" (a stream)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lygropia rivulalis. 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 Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Maury Heiman , Harsi S. Parker , Randy Hardy , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250
What is Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250?
Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250 (Lygropia rivulalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250?
Wingspan 17 mm.
How do you identify Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250?
forewing ground color pale yellowish or cream; several irregular white patches are surrounded and connected by thick brown lines; the white patch nearest the anal angle is oval or circular; a broad white subterminal line becomes wider near the costa, (like the expanded mouth of a river) the distal edge of the line curving down toward the apex just before reaching the costa forewing color and pattern is repeated on the hindwing
Where is Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | boggy or wet areas |
| Range | from southern Canada south to at least South Carolina. , , |
What does Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250 eat?
The diet of the Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250 active?
Bog Lygropia - Hodges#5250: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from June to August, but there are records from April to October. ( 4 ).