Neohelvibotys neohelvialis - Hodges#4977
Neohelvibotys neohelvialis
This record describes Neohelvibotys neohelvialis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
See Capps
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Pyraustinae
- Tribe
- Pyraustini
- Genus
- Neohelvibotys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Georgia and Florida west to Arizona
Seasonal Activity
June to September
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Probably Greek neos (νεος)- "new" + helvialis, the specific epithet of Helvibotys helvialis
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Neohelvibotys neohelvialis. 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 Neohelvibotys neohelvialis - Hodges#4977 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Neohelvibotys neohelvialis - Hodges#4977
How big is Neohelvibotys neohelvialis - Hodges#4977?
Male wingspan: 18-23 mm Female wingspan: 20-23 mm Forewing length 10-12 mm
How do you identify Neohelvibotys neohelvialis - Hodges#4977?
See Capps
Where is Neohelvibotys neohelvialis - Hodges#4977 found?
Range: Georgia and Florida west to Arizona
When is Neohelvibotys neohelvialis - Hodges#4977 active?
Neohelvibotys neohelvialis - Hodges#4977: seasonal activity - June to September.