Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379
Renia factiosalis
This record describes Renia factiosalis (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
Quebec and Ontario to Florida
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on dead leaves
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Renia factiosalis. 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 Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379
What is Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379?
Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379 (Renia factiosalis) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379?
wingspan about 24 mm, based on two photos by Jim Vargo at MPG
How do you identify Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379?
Refer to the guide on the info page for the genus.
Where is Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379 found?
Range: Quebec and Ontario to Florida
What does Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379 eat?
The diet of the Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379 includes larvae feed on dead leaves.
When is Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379 active?
Sociable Renia - Hodges#8379: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to September.