Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817
Phobus incertus
This record describes Phobus incertus (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817 (Phobus incertus) 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 Phycitini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Phobus. Size: Wingspan about 25 mm.. Active during The main flight period appears to be May to August. ( 3 ).
Identification notes
Heinrich description in PDF.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Phobus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California to Washington. Holotypes ♂ collected by F. Grinnell, Jr., June 1908. Jacinto Mts., Calif, (type in USNM, 61348).
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be May to August. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Phobus incertus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817
What is Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817?
Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817 (Phobus incertus) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817?
Wingspan about 25 mm.
How do you identify Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817?
Heinrich description in PDF.
Where is Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817 found?
Range: California to Washington. Holotypes ♂ collected by F. Grinnell, Jr., June 1908. Jacinto Mts., Calif, (type in USNM, 61348).
When is Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817 active?
Phobus incertus - Hodges#5817: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be May to August. ( 3 ).