Salebriaria fasciata - Hodges#5775.1
Salebriaria fasciata
This record describes Salebriaria fasciata (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Salebriaria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Heppner (2003) reported the range to include South Carolina to Florida ( 4 ) to Texas. ( 5 ) Local checklists and the Moth Photographers Group map expand the range to include Maryland, Michigan, Iowa, and Oklahoma. ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
Heppner (2003) reported April to August. ( 5 ) The peak of the flight period appears to be May to July. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) reported the host plant was unknown. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Salebriaria fasciata. 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 Salebriaria fasciata - Hodges#5775.1 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Salebriaria fasciata - Hodges#5775.1
How big is Salebriaria fasciata - Hodges#5775.1?
Wingspan is about 22 mm.
Where is Salebriaria fasciata - Hodges#5775.1 found?
Range: Heppner (2003) reported the range to include South Carolina to Florida ( 4 ) to Texas. ( 5 ) Local checklists and the Moth Photographers Group map expand the range to include Maryland, Michigan, Iowa, and Oklahoma. ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
What does Salebriaria fasciata - Hodges#5775.1 eat?
The diet of the Salebriaria fasciata - Hodges#5775.1 includes Heppner (2003) reported the host plant was unknown. ( 5 ).
When is Salebriaria fasciata - Hodges#5775.1 active?
Salebriaria fasciata - Hodges#5775.1: seasonal activity - Heppner (2003) reported April to August. ( 5 ) The peak of the flight period appears to be May to July. ( 3 ).