Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654
Ornarantia dyari
This record describes Ornarantia dyari (species). Recorded family: Choreutidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See original description in print references below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Choreutoidea
- Family
- Choreutidae (Metalmark Moths)
- Subfamily
- Choreutinae
- Genus
- Ornarantia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Should be expected only where its host plants occur.
Geographic Range
Florida.
Seasonal Activity
Records from January, April, and June ( 3 ) .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Ficus spp.
Life History
See Busck .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Patronym of Harrison G. Dyar .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ornarantia dyari. 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 Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Alan Chin Lee; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Maury Heiman , Terry Harrison , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654
What is Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654?
Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654 (Ornarantia dyari) is a species in the family Choreutidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654?
Forewing length: 6.2-7.7 mm.; Wingspan: ~14 mm .
How do you identify Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654?
See original description in print references below.
Where is Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Should be expected only where its host plants occur. |
| Range | Florida. |
What does Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654 eat?
The diet of the Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654 includes Ficus spp..
When is Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654 active?
Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654: seasonal activity - Records from January, April, and June ( 3 ) ..
What is the life cycle of a Ornarantia dyari - Hodges#2654?
See Busck .