Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078
Portentomorpha xanthialis
This record describes Portentomorpha xanthialis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078 (Portentomorpha xanthialis) is a species in the family Crambidae, commonly known as crambid snout moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Pyraustinae, tribe Portentomorphini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Portentomorpha. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 24-27 mm. ,. Active during Heppner reports adults during August in Florida. Brou reported one ♀ specimen in Louisiana on October 29, 1997..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Pyraustinae
- Tribe
- Portentomorphini
- Genus
- Portentomorpha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas to Florida. , West Indies, Mexico to Bolivia. Type locality: Cuba. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner ( 3 ) reports adults during August in Florida. Brou ( 4 ) reported one ♀ specimen in Louisiana on October 29, 1997.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Portentomorpha xanthialis. 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 Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by krancmm
Frequently Asked Questions About Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078
What is Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078?
Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078 (Portentomorpha xanthialis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078?
Wingspan 24-27 mm. ,
Where is Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078 found?
Range: Texas to Florida. , West Indies, Mexico to Bolivia. Type locality: Cuba. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
When is Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078 active?
Portentomorpha xanthialis - Hodges#5078: seasonal activity - Heppner ( 3 ) reports adults during August in Florida. Brou ( 4 ) reported one ♀ specimen in Louisiana on October 29, 1997..