Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1
Moodna pallidostrinella
This record describes Moodna pallidostrinella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1 (Moodna pallidostrinella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as pyralid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Phycitinae, tribe Phycitini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Moodna. Active during Heppner (2003) reported January, March, May to September. ( 4 ).
Identification notes
Neunzig original description.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Moodna
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner (2003) reported Massachusetts to Florida ( 3 ) , Illinois to Texas. ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported January, March, May to September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) listed Pinus echinata Mill. (shortleaf pine). ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Moodna pallidostrinella. 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 Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bob Patterson; Additional contributions by anitagould , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1
What is Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1?
Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1 (Moodna pallidostrinella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1?
Neunzig original description.
Where is Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1 found?
Range: Heppner (2003) reported Massachusetts to Florida ( 3 ) , Illinois to Texas. ( 4 )
What does Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1 eat?
The diet of the Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1 includes Heppner (2003) listed Pinus echinata Mill. (shortleaf pine). ( 4 ).
When is Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1 active?
Paler Moodna Moth - Hodges#6005.1: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported January, March, May to September. ( 4 ).