Pinion-streaked Snout
Schrankia costaestrigalis
This record describes Schrankia costaestrigalis (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Marshy places, damp meadows and fens are the preferred habitat. The adults can be noted on the wing from July to October, possibly as two generations. Not much is known about the earlier stages of this species in the wild, as the larva has only ever been reared in captivity. It occurs locally over much of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Erebidae
- Genus
- Schrankia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Marshy places, damp meadows and fens are the preferred habitat.
Seasonal Activity
The adults can be noted on the wing from July to October, possibly as two generations.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Not much is known about the earlier stages of this species in the wild, as the larva has only ever been reared in captivity.
Additional species information
Recorded status
It occurs locally over much of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Schrankia costaestrigalis. 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 Pinion-streaked Snout (5)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pinion-streaked Snout
What is Pinion-streaked Snout?
Pinion-streaked Snout (Schrankia costaestrigalis) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Pinion-streaked Snout found?
Habitat: Marshy places, damp meadows and fens are the preferred habitat.
When is Pinion-streaked Snout active?
Pinion-streaked Snout: seasonal activity - The adults can be noted on the wing from July to October, possibly as two generations..
What is the life cycle of a Pinion-streaked Snout?
Not much is known about the earlier stages of this species in the wild, as the larva has only ever been reared in captivity.