Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680
Matigramma rubrosuffusa
This record describes Matigramma rubrosuffusa (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - Grayish fuscous with pinkish shading, indistinct and irregular dark lines; subterminal line with evident pinkish shading tending to break into spots; fringe scalloped; reniform with dark annulus and pale spot near lower outer angle; orbicular a small dark spot; hindwing color and pattern similar to forewing. Genitalia: ♀ ♂
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
Riparian oak and acacia woodlands; desert scrublands.
Geographic Range
Arizona to Texas, especially common in eastern and central Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from May to August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on scrub oak ( Quercus spp.) and whitethorn acacia ( Acacia constricta ) ( Moths of Southeastern Arizona ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: rubrosuffusa is Latin meaning "suffused with red".
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Matigramma rubrosuffusa. 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 rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , Randy Hardy , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680
What is Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680?
Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680 (Matigramma rubrosuffusa) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680?
Forewing length 16-19 mm.
How do you identify Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680?
Adult - Grayish fuscous with pinkish shading, indistinct and irregular dark lines; subterminal line with evident pinkish shading tending to break into spots; fringe scalloped; reniform with dark annulus and pale spot near lower outer angle; orbicular a small dark spot; hindwing color and pattern similar to forewing. Genitalia: ♀ ♂
Where is Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Riparian oak and acacia woodlands; desert scrublands. |
| Range | Arizona to Texas, especially common in eastern and central Arizona. |
What does Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680 eat?
The diet of the Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680 includes Larvae feed on scrub oak ( Quercus spp.) and whitethorn acacia ( Acacia constricta ) ( Moths of Southeastern Arizona )..
When is Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680 active?
Matigramma rubrosuffusa - Hodges#8680: seasonal activity - Adults fly from May to August..