Black-tipped Ptichodis Moth - Hodges#8749
Ptichodis vinculum
This record describes Ptichodis vinculum (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Black-tipped Ptichodis Moth - Hodges#8749 (Ptichodis vinculum) is a species in the family Erebidae, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Erebinae, tribe Euclidiini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Ptichodis. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. It is found in Usually occurs in marshy areas, especially near the coast. Active during Every month in Florida.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Erebinae
- Tribe
- Euclidiini
- Genus
- Ptichodis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually occurs in marshy areas, especially near the coast ( 4 )
Geographic Range
Quite common throughout most of Texas and the eastern states ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Every month in Florida
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: vincul, =um is Latin for a confining band
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ptichodis vinculum. 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 Black-tipped Ptichodis Moth - Hodges#8749 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Black-tipped Ptichodis Moth - Hodges#8749
What is Black-tipped Ptichodis Moth - Hodges#8749?
Black-tipped Ptichodis Moth - Hodges#8749 (Ptichodis vinculum) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Black-tipped Ptichodis Moth - Hodges#8749 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Usually occurs in marshy areas, especially near the coast ( 4 ) |
| Range | Quite common throughout most of Texas and the eastern states ( 4 ) |
When is Black-tipped Ptichodis Moth - Hodges#8749 active?
Black-tipped Ptichodis Moth - Hodges#8749: seasonal activity - Every month in Florida.