Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743
Neocataclysta magnificalis
This record describes Neocataclysta magnificalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hindwing has a yellow band along the outer margin with six black spots. Five of the spots have a blue center dot. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Acentropinae
- Tribe
- Nymphulini
- Genus
- Neocataclysta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coastal.
Geographic Range
Nova Scotia and Quebec to Florida and west to Louisana. , , , , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from April to August. Heppner reports February to August, and November to December for Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) reports larval host as unknown. ( 8 ) Aquatic plants are likely.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Neocataclysta magnificalis. 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 Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743
What is Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743?
Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743 (Neocataclysta magnificalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743?
Wingspan about 19 mm.
How do you identify Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743?
Hindwing has a yellow band along the outer margin with six black spots. Five of the spots have a blue center dot. ( 3 )
Where is Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal. |
| Range | Nova Scotia and Quebec to Florida and west to Louisana. , , , , , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743 eat?
The diet of the Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743 includes Heppner (2003) reports larval host as unknown. ( 8 ) Aquatic plants are likely..
When is Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743 active?
Scrollwork Pyralid Moth - Hodges#4743: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from April to August. Heppner reports February to August, and November to December for Florida..