Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560
Salobrena recurvata
This record describes Salobrena recurvata (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Abaera rubiginea Hampson, is available online in the print references below. Sexually dimorphic. Photo identified by James Hayden , (Florida State Collection of Arthropods, McGuire Center).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Chrysauginae
- Genus
- Salobrena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Tropical species that strays to Florida. , , West Indies. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Records of adults are mostly from January, April and November. .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host unknown. ( 3 )
Life History
Apparently not breeding in Florida. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Salobrena recurvata. 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 Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560
What is Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560?
Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560 (Salobrena recurvata) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560?
Wingspan average 22 mm. ,
How do you identify Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560?
The original description as Abaera rubiginea Hampson, is available online in the print references below. Sexually dimorphic. Photo identified by James Hayden , (Florida State Collection of Arthropods, McGuire Center).
Where is Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560 found?
Range: Tropical species that strays to Florida. , , West Indies. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560 eat?
The diet of the Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560 includes Larval host unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560 active?
Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560: seasonal activity - Records of adults are mostly from January, April and November. ..
What is the life cycle of a Salobrena recurvata - Hodges#5560?
Apparently not breeding in Florida. ( 3 )