Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435
Photedes inops
This record describes Photedes inops (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435 (Photedes inops) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, tribe Apameini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Photedes (Cordgrass Borers). As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Forewing length 12–15 mm.. It is found in Marshes..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Apameini
- Genus
- Photedes (Cordgrass Borers)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Marshes. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Moth Photographers Group map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host plants include Spartina spp. (cordgrass) Poaceae).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Photedes inops. 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 Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435
What is Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435?
Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435 (Photedes inops) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435?
Forewing length 12–15 mm.
Where is Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Marshes. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Moth Photographers Group map |
What does Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435 eat?
The diet of the Spartina Borer - Hodges#9435 includes The larval host plants include Spartina spp. (cordgrass) Poaceae)..