Bronzy Macrochilo - Hodges#8360
Macrochilo orciferalis
This record describes Macrochilo orciferalis (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Herminiinae
- Genus
- Macrochilo
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On Block Island , RI, the species is strongly associated with dune habitats.
Geographic Range
eastern two-thirds of United States and adjacent parts of Canada (from Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan)
Seasonal Activity
On Block Island , RI, the species is bivoltine, with adults flying mainly in June and August. Adults have been recorded there from late May through mid-September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Can be reared on blueberry, grasses or dead grass
Life History
Larva
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Macrochilo orciferalis. 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 Bronzy Macrochilo - Hodges#8360 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Ted Kropiewnicki , marcie oconnor , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Bronzy Macrochilo - Hodges#8360
Where is Bronzy Macrochilo - Hodges#8360 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | On Block Island , RI, the species is strongly associated with dune habitats. |
| Range | eastern two-thirds of United States and adjacent parts of Canada (from Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan) |
What does Bronzy Macrochilo - Hodges#8360 eat?
The diet of the Bronzy Macrochilo - Hodges#8360 includes Can be reared on blueberry, grasses or dead grass.
When is Bronzy Macrochilo - Hodges#8360 active?
Bronzy Macrochilo - Hodges#8360: seasonal activity - On Block Island , RI, the species is bivoltine, with adults flying mainly in June and August. Adults have been recorded there from late May through mid-September..
What is the life cycle of a Bronzy Macrochilo - Hodges#8360?
Larva