Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139
Mimorista subcostalis
This record describes Mimorista subcostalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinctive forewing pattern with the California specimens being smaller and less colorful. ( 3 ) Mimorista trimaculalis from Texas is similar; in need of distinguishing information. In his 1913 description of subcostalis , Hampson does not distinguish or even mention trimaculalis from Texas. The original descriptions of the two species are essentially interchangeable. Type locality: USA, California, Colusa Co.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Spilomelinae
- Tribe
- Nomophilini
- Genus
- Mimorista
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California to Nevada, Colorado and Texas. , Moth Photographers Group map
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from April to October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler (2009) reported the larval host plant and immature stages are unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Mimorista subcostalis. 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 Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Chuck Sexton , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139
What is Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139?
Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139 (Mimorista subcostalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139?
Powell & Opler (2009) listed the forewing length as 15.5-19.5 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139?
Distinctive forewing pattern with the California specimens being smaller and less colorful. ( 3 ) Mimorista trimaculalis from Texas is similar; in need of distinguishing information. In his 1913 description of subcostalis , Hampson does not distinguish or even mention trimaculalis from Texas. The original descriptions of the two species are essentially interchangeable.
Where is Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139 found?
Range: California to Nevada, Colorado and Texas. , Moth Photographers Group map
What does Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139 eat?
The diet of the Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139 includes Powell & Opler (2009) reported the larval host plant and immature stages are unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139 active?
Mimorista subcostalis - Hodges#5139: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from April to October..