Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504
Papaipema aweme
This record describes Papaipema aweme (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lyman (1908) original description as Gortyna aweme , and the Hampson (1910) revised description as Papaipema aweme are both online in the print references. COSEWIC Assessment and Status Report on the Aweme Borer Papaipema aweme in Canada: Endangered. 2006 PDF In Ontario, the Aweme Borer Moth receives protection from the Endangered Species Act, 2007" [Gary Anweiler 2006]
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Apameini
- Genus
- Papaipema (Borer Moths)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Limited number of collected species from Manitoba, Ontario, New York and Michigan. Holotype from Aweme, Manitoba, Canada (Norman Criddle ).
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be August and September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host and immature stages unknown. [Needs to be updated based on article by Johnson et al. 2017. Natural history and distribution of Papaipema aweme (Noctuidae). J. Lep. Soc. 71(4):199-210.]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific name refers to the holotype collection site.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Papaipema aweme. 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 Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504
What is Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504?
Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504 (Papaipema aweme) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504?
Holotype wingspan 36 mm. Specimens in collections 33-37 mm.
How do you identify Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504?
Lyman (1908) original description as Gortyna aweme , and the Hampson (1910) revised description as Papaipema aweme are both online in the print references.
Where is Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504 found?
Range: Limited number of collected species from Manitoba, Ontario, New York and Michigan. Holotype from Aweme, Manitoba, Canada (Norman Criddle ).
What does Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504 eat?
The diet of the Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504 includes Larval host and immature stages unknown. [Needs to be updated based on article by Johnson et al. 2017. Natural history and distribution of Papaipema aweme (Noctuidae). J. Lep. Soc. 71(4):199-210.].
When is Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504 active?
Aweme Borer Moth - Hodges#9504: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be August and September..