Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577
Neonympha mitchellii
This record describes Neonympha mitchellii (species). Recorded family: Nymphalidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See references. Endangered. Guide TBA--PC
Identification notes
See references.
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
swamps and marshes with sedges
Geographic Range
Rare and local
Seasonal Activity
June-July
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 mitchellii. 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 Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577
What is Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577?
Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577 (Neonympha mitchellii) is a species in the family Nymphalidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577?
Wingspan 35-45 mm
How do you identify Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577?
See references.
Where is Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | swamps and marshes with sedges |
| Range | Rare and local |
When is Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577 active?
Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577: seasonal activity - June-July.
What is the life cycle of a Mitchell's Satyr - Hodges#4577?
Larvae feed on sedges.