Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737
Platynota nigrocervina
This record describes Platynota nigrocervina (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
♂ ♀ BOLD:AAH5566 (OK, CO)
Identification notes
♂ ♀
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Tortricinae
- Tribe
- Sparganothini
- Genus
- Platynota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado to Michigan south to Florida . Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Paratypes: Larima County 5000', Colorado ( Smith ).
Seasonal Activity
Most records for adults are from March through September; year round in Florida. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on corn and okra.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin nigro meaning dark or black and cervi is the Latin word for neck. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Platynota nigrocervina. 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 Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Blocky , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737
What is Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737?
Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737 (Platynota nigrocervina) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737?
Wingspan about 20 mm.
How do you identify Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737?
♂ ♀
Where is Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737 found?
Range: Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado to Michigan south to Florida . Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Paratypes: Larima County 5000', Colorado ( Smith ).
What does Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737 eat?
The diet of the Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737 includes Larvae feed on corn and okra..
When is Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737 active?
Platynota nigrocervina - Hodges#3737: seasonal activity - Most records for adults are from March through September; year round in Florida. ( 6 ).