Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2
Matigramma emmilta
This record describes Matigramma emmilta (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Genitalia: ♀ ♂ Franclemont mentions the larvae are similar to some species of Zale .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Erebinae
- Tribe
- Omopterini
- Genus
- Matigramma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mountain canyons, deserts.
Geographic Range
Arizona to Texas.
Seasonal Activity
The flight period appears to be February to October. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Franclemont (1986) reported the larvae feed on Chrysothamnus sp. (rabbitbrush).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Matigramma emmilta. 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 Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Ron M. , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2
What is Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2?
Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2 (Matigramma emmilta) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2?
Franclemont llisted the forewing length 16-19 mm.
How do you identify Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2?
Genitalia: ♀ ♂ Franclemont mentions the larvae are similar to some species of Zale .
Where is Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mountain canyons, deserts. |
| Range | Arizona to Texas. |
What does Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2 eat?
The diet of the Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2 includes Franclemont (1986) reported the larvae feed on Chrysothamnus sp. (rabbitbrush)..
When is Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2 active?
Matigramma emmilta - Hodges#8680.2: seasonal activity - The flight period appears to be February to October. ( 3 ).