Map-winged swift
Korscheltellus fusconebulosa
This record describes Korscheltellus fusconebulosa (species). Recorded family: Hepialidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A good photograph is generally required to support your record. Often associated with moorland and areas where Bracken is plentiful. The larvae live underground and feed on the roots of Bracken. This species is generally distributed across Britain, but is local in some parts. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.
Wikipedia reference for Korscheltellus fusconebulosa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korscheltellus fusconebulosa.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Hepialoidea
- Family
- Hepialidae (Swift Moths)
- Genus
- Korscheltellus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Often associated with moorland and areas where Bracken is plentiful.
Seasonal Activity
The adults fly in June and July.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae live underground and feed on the roots of Bracken.
Additional species information
Recorded status
This species is generally distributed across Britain, but is local in some parts. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Korscheltellus fusconebulosa. 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 Map-winged swift (5)
Frequently Asked Questions About Map-winged swift
What is Map-winged swift?
Map-winged swift (Korscheltellus fusconebulosa) is a species in the family Hepialidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Map-winged swift found?
Habitat: Often associated with moorland and areas where Bracken is plentiful.
When is Map-winged swift active?
Map-winged swift: seasonal activity - The adults fly in June and July..
What is the life cycle of a Map-winged swift?
The larvae live underground and feed on the roots of Bracken.