Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1
Paranthrene pellucida
This record describes Paranthrene pellucida (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - the lack of scaling on the forewing is a key feature. Larva - grayish body, brown head and light brown thoracic shield. Large numbers of moths have been taken with ZZA pheromone lures in July in Michigan. Males very active between 5-7 PM. ,
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
Geographic Range
This species has been collected in Wisconsin, Missouri, Ohio, New York, Maryland, and Michigan. , Type Specimen: Arena, Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae bore in oaks, specifically pin oak ( Quercus palustris , Fagaceae) and black oak ( Quercus palustris ) (Greenfield & Karandinos 1979).
Life History
Emergence of adults appeared to be synchronized to even numbered years. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pellucida is derived from Latin meaning "transparent."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Paranthrene pellucida. 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 Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Tom Bentley , Bob Patterson , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1
What is Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1?
Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1 (Paranthrene pellucida) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1?
Wingspan: ♂ 29 mm, ♀ 32 mm (Greenfield & Karandinos 1979). Larva to about 25 mm.
How do you identify Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1?
Adult - the lack of scaling on the forewing is a key feature. Larva - grayish body, brown head and light brown thoracic shield.
Where is Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1 found?
Range: This species has been collected in Wisconsin, Missouri, Ohio, New York, Maryland, and Michigan. , Type Specimen: Arena, Iowa County, Wisconsin.
What does Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1 eat?
The diet of the Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1 includes Larvae bore in oaks, specifically pin oak ( Quercus palustris , Fagaceae) and black oak ( Quercus palustris ) (Greenfield & Karandinos 1979)..
What is the life cycle of a Pin Oak Clearwing - Hodges#2527.1?
Emergence of adults appeared to be synchronized to even numbered years. ( 3 )