Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418
Microcrambus copelandi
This record describes Microcrambus copelandi (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418 (Microcrambus copelandi) is a species in the family Crambidae, commonly known as crambid snout moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Crambinae, tribe Crambini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Microcrambus. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 6-8.5 mm.. Active during The main flight period appears to be May to September. Heppner reported June and July..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Crambinae
- Tribe
- Crambini
- Genus
- Microcrambus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner reported the range to include Georgia and Florida ; Arkansas and Texas; California and Arizona. Powell & Opler reported California, Arizona and Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be May to September. ( 4 ) Heppner (2003) reported June and July. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) listed grass (Gramineae). ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Microcrambus copelandi. 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 Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418
What is Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418?
Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418 (Microcrambus copelandi) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 6-8.5 mm.
Where is Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418 found?
Range: Heppner reported the range to include Georgia and Florida ; Arkansas and Texas; California and Arizona. Powell & Opler reported California, Arizona and Mexico.
What does Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418 eat?
The diet of the Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418 includes Heppner (2003) listed grass (Gramineae). ( 3 ).
When is Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418 active?
Microcrambus copelandi - Hodges#5418: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be May to September. ( 4 ) Heppner (2003) reported June and July. ( 3 ).