Neoprocris prunivora - Hodges#4631.1
Neoprocris prunivora
This record describes Neoprocris prunivora (species). Recorded family: Zygaenidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing has a metallic sheen. Adults are diurnal .
Identification notes
Forewing has a metallic sheen.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Zygaenoidea
- Family
- Zygaenidae (Leaf Skeletonizer Moths)
- Subfamily
- Procridinae
- Genus
- Neoprocris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Oak woodlands, chaparral, and canyons.
Geographic Range
Central and western Texas, Arizona.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The host plant is Prunus serotina Ehrh. (black cherry).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Neoprocris prunivora. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Neoprocris prunivora - Hodges#4631.1
What is Neoprocris prunivora - Hodges#4631.1?
Neoprocris prunivora - Hodges#4631.1 (Neoprocris prunivora) is a species in the family Zygaenidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Neoprocris prunivora - Hodges#4631.1?
Forewing has a metallic sheen.
Where is Neoprocris prunivora - Hodges#4631.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Oak woodlands, chaparral, and canyons. |
| Range | Central and western Texas, Arizona. |
What does Neoprocris prunivora - Hodges#4631.1 eat?
The diet of the Neoprocris prunivora - Hodges#4631.1 includes The host plant is Prunus serotina Ehrh. (black cherry)..