Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465
Papaipema duovata
This record describes Papaipema duovata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A dusky brown Papaipema with white reniform, orbicular, and claviform spots and dull yellow basal spots. According to Dale Schweitzer, this species can be abundant in southern New Jersey salt marshes during its relatively short flight period. They typically fly before midnight.
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
Habitat
Restricted to coastal salt marshes with Seaside Goldenrod.
Geographic Range
Coastal plain from the gulf coast north to at least New Jersey
Seasonal Activity
One of the later flying Papaipema species, mainly on the wing in October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae bore into Seaside Goldenrod.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: "duovata" means "two eggs"; the females lay eggs in pairs on the host plant.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Papaipema duovata. 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 Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Paul Dennehy; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465
What is Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465?
Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465 (Papaipema duovata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465?
A dusky brown Papaipema with white reniform, orbicular, and claviform spots and dull yellow basal spots.
Where is Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Restricted to coastal salt marshes with Seaside Goldenrod. |
| Range | Coastal plain from the gulf coast north to at least New Jersey |
What does Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465 eat?
The diet of the Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465 includes Larvae bore into Seaside Goldenrod..
When is Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465 active?
Seaside Goldenrod Borer - Hodges#9465: seasonal activity - One of the later flying Papaipema species, mainly on the wing in October..