Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775
Salebriaria tenebrosella
This record describes Salebriaria tenebrosella (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775 (Salebriaria tenebrosella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as pyralid moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Phycitinae, tribe Phycitini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Salebriaria. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Heinrich listed the wingspan as 17-18 mm.. Active during Adults are most common from May to August. Heppner reported adults in Florida from March to April..
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
Eastern North America. , , , , Heppner listed the range as Massachusetts to Florida, Illinois to Texas. There are records to Ontario.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from May to August. Heppner (2003) reported adults in Florida from March to April. ( 7 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host plants include Quercus spp. Quercus alba (White oak), Quercus stellata (post oak). Quercus margaretta (scrubby post oak). Quercus macrocarpa (burr oak).
Life History
The larvae are leaf tiers.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Salebriaria tenebrosella. 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 tenebrosella - Hodges#5775 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775
What is Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775?
Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775 (Salebriaria tenebrosella) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775?
Heinrich listed the wingspan as 17-18 mm.
Where is Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775 found?
Range: Eastern North America. , , , , Heppner listed the range as Massachusetts to Florida, Illinois to Texas. There are records to Ontario.
What does Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775 eat?
The diet of the Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775 includes The larval host plants include Quercus spp. Quercus alba (White oak), Quercus stellata (post oak). Quercus margaretta (scrubby post oak). Quercus macrocarpa (burr oak)..
When is Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775 active?
Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from May to August. Heppner (2003) reported adults in Florida from March to April. ( 7 ).
What is the life cycle of a Salebriaria tenebrosella - Hodges#5775?
The larvae are leaf tiers.