Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074
Pyrausta fodinalis
This record describes Pyrausta fodinalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074 (Pyrausta fodinalis) 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 Pyraustini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Pyrausta. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 22-29 mm. Lederer listed 29 mm.. It is found in Prairie and grassland areas.. Active during The peak flight period is June to August. April to October in California..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Pyraustinae
- Tribe
- Pyraustini
- Genus
- Pyrausta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Prairie and grassland areas.
Geographic Range
British Columbia to Quebec and northeast US California, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming * Pyrausta fodinalis monticola
Seasonal Activity
The peak flight period is June to August. April to October in California.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae are known to feed on Monardella villosa (Coyote Mint) which is found only in California.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pyrausta fodinalis. 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 Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074
What is Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074?
Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074 (Pyrausta fodinalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074?
Wingspan 22-29 mm. Lederer (1863) listed 29 mm.
Where is Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Prairie and grassland areas. |
| Range | British Columbia to Quebec and northeast US California, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming * Pyrausta fodinalis monticola |
What does Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074 eat?
The diet of the Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074 includes Larvae are known to feed on Monardella villosa (Coyote Mint) which is found only in California..
When is Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074 active?
Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074: seasonal activity - The peak flight period is June to August. April to October in California..