Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214
Omiodes stigmosalis
This record describes Omiodes stigmosalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Warren (1892) original description as Tholeria stigmosalis is available online in the print references.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Spilomelinae
- Tribe
- Margaroniini
- Genus
- Omiodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner reported the range to include Florida; West Indies, Central America to Brazil. ,
Seasonal Activity
Heppner reported March to August, October to December in Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner reported the larval host plant is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Omiodes stigmosalis. 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 Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214
What is Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214?
Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214 (Omiodes stigmosalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214?
Warren (1892) listed a wingspan 30 mm. Specimens online from 24-30 mm.
How do you identify Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214?
Warren (1892) original description as Tholeria stigmosalis is available online in the print references.
Where is Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214 found?
Range: Heppner reported the range to include Florida; West Indies, Central America to Brazil. ,
What does Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214 eat?
The diet of the Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214 includes Heppner reported the larval host plant is unknown..
When is Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214 active?
Omiodes stigmosalis - Hodges#5214: seasonal activity - Heppner reported March to August, October to December in Florida..