Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1
Renia flavipunctalis
This record describes Renia flavipunctalis (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
Habitat
deciduous woodlands, on or close to the ground
Geographic Range
North America east of the Rockies
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly mainly July and August, rarely September, on Block Island , RI.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on dead leaves and other detritus ( Moths of North Carolina ). Local distribution on Block Island , RI strongly suggests that bayberry leaf litter is suitable habitat.
Life History
Larva
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: flavipunctalis: from the Latin "flavus" (yellow) + "punctate" (marked with spots) - refers to the forewing's yellowish orbicular and reniform spots, and the origin of the common name "Yellow-spotted"
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Renia flavipunctalis. 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 Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Boone , Steve Nanz , Tony-2 , anitagould , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , marcie oconnor , Kyhl Austin , Blocky
Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1
What is Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1?
Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1 (Renia flavipunctalis) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1?
wingspan about 28 mm
How do you identify Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1?
Refer to the guide on the info page for the genus.
Where is Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | deciduous woodlands, on or close to the ground |
| Range | North America east of the Rockies |
What does Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1 eat?
The diet of the Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1 includes Larvae feed on dead leaves and other detritus ( Moths of North Carolina ). Local distribution on Block Island , RI strongly suggests that bayberry leaf litter is suitable habitat..
When is Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1 active?
Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1: seasonal activity - Adults fly mainly July and August, rarely September, on Block Island , RI..
What is the life cycle of a Yellow-spotted Renia - Hodges#8384.1?
Larva