Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822
Nannobotys commortalis
This record describes Nannobotys commortalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 6 ) Powell & Opler (2009) reported the adults are diurnal , and common at flowers in March and April. ( 5 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Odontiinae
- Tribe
- Odontiini
- Genus
- Nannobotys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern Washington to California, and Nevada. ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 9 ) , ( 10 ) , ( 5 ) Holotype from Havilah, California, collected by Mr. Edwards.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be March to June. ( 10 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Nannobotys commortalis. 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 Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822
What is Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822?
Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822 (Nannobotys commortalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822?
Grote (1881) reported a wingspan of 11 mm. Powell & Opler (2009) listed the forewing length as 3.5-4.5 mm. ( 5 )
How do you identify Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822?
Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 6 )
Where is Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822 found?
Range: Eastern Washington to California, and Nevada. ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 9 ) , ( 10 ) , ( 5 ) Holotype from Havilah, California, collected by Mr. Edwards.
When is Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822 active?
Nannobotys commortalis - Hodges#4822: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be March to June. ( 10 ).