Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2
Prodoxus sonorensis
This record describes Prodoxus sonorensis (species). Recorded family: Prodoxidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description available at link in citations below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Adeloidea
- Family
- Prodoxidae (Yucca Moths and Allies)
- Subfamily
- Prodoxinae
- Genus
- Prodoxus (Bogus yucca moths)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
pine-oak woodlands in 'Sky Islands' of Sonoran Desert - elevation 1200-2200 meters
Geographic Range
southeast Arizona
Seasonal Activity
late June to mid-August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: fruit of Yucca schottii
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Prodoxus sonorensis. 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 Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steve Morris; Additional contributions by Dave Webb
Frequently Asked Questions About Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2
What is Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2?
Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2 (Prodoxus sonorensis) is a species in the family Prodoxidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2?
forewing males 4.2-5.9 mm; wingspan females 5.3-7.2 mm
How do you identify Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2?
Description available at link in citations below.
Where is Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | pine-oak woodlands in 'Sky Islands' of Sonoran Desert - elevation 1200-2200 meters |
| Range | southeast Arizona |
What does Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2 eat?
The diet of the Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2 includes fruit of Yucca schottii.
When is Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2 active?
Prodoxus sonorensis - Hodges#0208.2: seasonal activity - late June to mid-August.