Pyrausta semirubralis - Hodges#5067
Pyrausta semirubralis
This record describes Pyrausta semirubralis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
coastal areas and inland to 9000'
Geographic Range
southern British Columbia to southern California and northern Arizona
Diet and Behavior
Diet: unknown
Life History
unknown
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Pyrausta semirubralis. 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 semirubralis - Hodges#5067 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Pyrausta semirubralis - Hodges#5067
How big is Pyrausta semirubralis - Hodges#5067?
forewing length 9-11 mm
Where is Pyrausta semirubralis - Hodges#5067 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal areas and inland to 9000' |
| Range | southern British Columbia to southern California and northern Arizona |
What does Pyrausta semirubralis - Hodges#5067 eat?
The diet of the Pyrausta semirubralis - Hodges#5067 includes unknown.
What is the life cycle of a Pyrausta semirubralis - Hodges#5067?
unknown