Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046
Peoria floridella
This record describes Peoria floridella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046 (Peoria floridella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as pyralid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Phycitinae, tribe Peoriini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Peoria. Size: Wingspan is 25-28 mm.. Found in Coastal.. Active during April to June, August, November to December appear to be the peak flight times. ,.
Identification notes
Original description is online:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Peoriini
- Genus
- Peoria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coastal.
Geographic Range
North Carolina to Florida. , , , Type locality: USA: Florida, Volusia County.
Seasonal Activity
April to June, August, November to December appear to be the peak flight times. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Peoria floridella. 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 Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046
What is Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046?
Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046 (Peoria floridella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046?
Wingspan is 25-28 mm.
How do you identify Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046?
Original description is online:
Where is Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal. |
| Range | North Carolina to Florida. , , , Type locality: USA: Florida, Volusia County. |
When is Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046 active?
Peoria floridella - Hodges#6046: seasonal activity - April to June, August, November to December appear to be the peak flight times. ,.