Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927
Pellicia arina
This record describes Pellicia arina (species). Recorded family: Hesperiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
FW are pointed. Wings are black; upperside has an iridescent purple sheen and faint mottling. (BAMONA)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Hesperiidae (Skippers)
- Subfamily
- Pyrginae
- Tribe
- Carcharodini
- Genus
- Pellicia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. TX to Panama - Map (MPG)
Seasonal Activity
July-Dec (MPG)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is unknown (BAMONA)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pellicia arina. 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 Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Mike Quinn , Nick Block , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927
What is Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927?
Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927 (Pellicia arina) is a species in the family Hesperiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927?
25-38mm WS (BAMONA)
How do you identify Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927?
FW are pointed. Wings are black; upperside has an iridescent purple sheen and faint mottling. (BAMONA)
Where is Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927 found?
Range: s. TX to Panama - Map (MPG)
What does Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927 eat?
The diet of the Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927 includes The larval host is unknown (BAMONA).
When is Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927 active?
Glazed Pellicia - Hodges#3927: seasonal activity - July-Dec (MPG).