Speckled Renia Moth - Hodges#8386
Renia adspergillus
This record describes Renia adspergillus (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Refer to the guide on the info page for the genus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Herminiinae
- Genus
- Renia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
eastern North America Quebec to Michigan south to Louisiana and Florida
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Renia adspergillus. 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 Speckled Renia Moth - Hodges#8386 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Boone; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Tony-2 , Maury Heiman , Nick Block , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Speckled Renia Moth - Hodges#8386
What is Speckled Renia Moth - Hodges#8386?
Speckled Renia Moth - Hodges#8386 (Renia adspergillus) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Speckled Renia Moth - Hodges#8386?
Wingspan: ♂ 30mm, ♀ 27 (spring), ♂ 25mm, ♀ 23 (summer) (Forbes, 1954); 32-34mm ( larvalis Grote, 1872); 27-28mm ( restrictalis Grote, 1872).
How do you identify Speckled Renia Moth - Hodges#8386?
Refer to the guide on the info page for the genus.
Where is Speckled Renia Moth - Hodges#8386 found?
Range: eastern North America Quebec to Michigan south to Louisiana and Florida