Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247
Phaedropsis stictigramma
This record describes Phaedropsis stictigramma (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinctive moth with no other similar North American species. Allyson (1984) described the larva. ( 3 ) Type locality: Bahamas, Nassau
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Spilomelinae
- Tribe
- Agroterini
- Genus
- Phaedropsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner listed the range as Florida, West Indies. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner reported adults from April to August, October in Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner reported the larvae feed on the stems of Coccoloba uvifera (L.) L. (seagrape).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phaedropsis stictigramma. 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 Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247
What is Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247?
Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247 (Phaedropsis stictigramma) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247?
Distinctive moth with no other similar North American species. Allyson (1984) described the larva. ( 3 )
Where is Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247 found?
Range: Heppner listed the range as Florida, West Indies. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247 eat?
The diet of the Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247 includes Heppner reported the larvae feed on the stems of Coccoloba uvifera (L.) L. (seagrape)..
When is Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247 active?
Phaedropsis stictigramma - Hodges#5247: seasonal activity - Heppner reported adults from April to August, October in Florida..