Paranthrene fenestrata - Hodges#2525 - Hodges#2525
Paranthrene fenestrata
This record describes Paranthrene fenestrata (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - There are two color forms, one with mostly black wings and a red-orange and black body and another form with red-orange wings and black body. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) Males respond well to ZZA pheromone baits. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tinthiinae
- Tribe
- Paranthrenini
- Genus
- Paranthrene
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with oaks forests. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
High elevations in southern Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and northern Mexico. , , Type Location: Huachuca Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Fenestrata is Latin meaning "a window."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Paranthrene fenestrata. 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 Paranthrene fenestrata - Hodges#2525 - Hodges#2525 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tom Bentley; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Paranthrene fenestrata - Hodges#2525 - Hodges#2525
What is Paranthrene fenestrata - Hodges#2525 - Hodges#2525?
Paranthrene fenestrata - Hodges#2525 - Hodges#2525 (Paranthrene fenestrata) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Paranthrene fenestrata - Hodges#2525 - Hodges#2525?
Wingspan: ♀ 40-45 mm.
How do you identify Paranthrene fenestrata - Hodges#2525 - Hodges#2525?
Adult - There are two color forms, one with mostly black wings and a red-orange and black body and another form with red-orange wings and black body. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
Where is Paranthrene fenestrata - Hodges#2525 - Hodges#2525 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Associated with oaks forests. ( 3 ) |
| Range | High elevations in southern Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and northern Mexico. , , Type Location: Huachuca Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona. |