Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588
Podosesia aureocincta
This record describes Podosesia aureocincta (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Drooz stated Podosesia aureocincta can be distinguished from Podosesia syringae by the narrow, orange-yellow, partial band on the fourth abdominal segment. Albu mentioned wide year to year fluctuations in population for many species in the group including Podosesia aureocincta .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sesiinae
- Tribe
- Synanthedonini
- Genus
- Podosesia (Ash/Lilac Borers)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US to southmost TX - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
The adults appear to be most common from June to October. ( 5 ) Heppner (2003) listed June to December in Florida. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plant is Fraxinus spp. (ash). ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Podosesia aureocincta. 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 Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588
What is Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588?
Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588 (Podosesia aureocincta) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588?
Drooz stated Podosesia aureocincta can be distinguished from Podosesia syringae by the narrow, orange-yellow, partial band on the fourth abdominal segment.
Where is Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588 found?
Range: e. US to southmost TX - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588 eat?
The diet of the Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588 includes Host plant is Fraxinus spp. (ash). ( 3 ).
When is Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588 active?
Banded Ash Clearwing Moth - Hodges#2588: seasonal activity - The adults appear to be most common from June to October. ( 5 ) Heppner (2003) listed June to December in Florida. ( 3 ).