Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576
Neonympha areolatus
This record describes Neonympha areolatus (species). Recorded family: Nymphalidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
considered by LA and VA to be a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
- Subfamily
- Satyrinae
- Tribe
- Satyrini
- Genus
- Neonympha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Wetlands with sedges
Geographic Range
se US - MPG, BAMONA
Seasonal Activity
April-September in most of range (two broods), June-July in New Jersey (one brood), yr round in FL
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed on sedges.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Neonympha areolatus. 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 Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , Nick Block
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576
What is Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576?
Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576 (Neonympha areolatus) is a species in the family Nymphalidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576?
Wingspan 37-49 mm
Where is Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Wetlands with sedges |
| Range | se US - MPG, BAMONA |
When is Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576 active?
Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576: seasonal activity - April-September in most of range (two broods), June-July in New Jersey (one brood), yr round in FL.
What is the life cycle of a Georgia Satyr - Hodges#4576?
Larvae feed on sedges.