Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784
Petrophila schaefferalis
This record describes Petrophila schaefferalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784 (Petrophila schaefferalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, commonly known as crambid snout moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Acentropinae, tribe Argyractini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Petrophila. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan: ♂ 17-20 mm. ♀ 24-29 mm.. It is found in Larvae are aquatic.. Active during Adults fly from April to September..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Acentropinae
- Tribe
- Argyractini
- Genus
- Petrophila
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Larvae are aquatic.
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona to southern California ( 3 ) , including the islands of Santa Cruz and Catalina. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from April to September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Usinger describes life history.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Petrophila schaefferalis. 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 Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Chuck Sexton , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784
What is Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784?
Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784 (Petrophila schaefferalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784?
Wingspan: ♂ 17-20 mm. ♀ 24-29 mm.
Where is Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Larvae are aquatic. |
| Range | Southern Arizona to southern California ( 3 ) , including the islands of Santa Cruz and Catalina. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
When is Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784 active?
Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784: seasonal activity - Adults fly from April to September. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Schaeffer's Petrophila - Hodges#4784?
Usinger describes life history.