Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590
Sannina uroceriformis
This record describes Sannina uroceriformis (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description is available online in the print references below. Engelhardt revised description is available in PDF. Adult : bluish black and wasp-like, with a distinctive orange band across the abdomen, though may be lacking in some. FW is opaque and HW is somewhat opaque, with small transparent areas between veins at the base of the wings. There are distinct anal tufts in males with five long hair pencils on abdominal segment 8, consisting of two lateral pairs and one anal. Larva - white with a brown head and light brown area on prothorax. There are many online resources with information on the pest status of Sannina uroceriformis .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sesiinae
- Tribe
- Synanthedonini
- Genus
- Sannina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
New Jersey to Florida and westward to Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Ohio and Indiana. , , Heppner expands the range stated above to Montana.
Seasonal Activity
Adults appear to be most common from March to July. (MPG) Heppner (2003) reported January to February and April to July for Florida. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Diospyros virginiana L. (persimmon). Heppner includes the non-native Diopyros kaki (oriental persimmon).
Life History
The life cycle cover 2-3 years. More notes in the PDF.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Uroceriformis means Urocerus -like, a genus of wasps.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sannina uroceriformis. 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 Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , Harsi S. Parker , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590
What is Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590?
Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590 (Sannina uroceriformis) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590?
Wingspan 28-32 mm. Larva to 24-30 mm.
How do you identify Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590?
The original description is available online in the print references below. Engelhardt revised description is available in PDF. Adult : bluish black and wasp-like, with a distinctive orange band across the abdomen, though may be lacking in some. FW is opaque and HW is somewhat opaque, with small transparent areas between veins at the base of the wings. There are distinct anal tufts in males with five long hair pencils on abdominal segment 8, consisting of two lateral pairs and one anal. Larva - white with a brown head and light brown area on prothorax.
Where is Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590 found?
Range: New Jersey to Florida and westward to Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Ohio and Indiana. , , Heppner expands the range stated above to Montana.
What does Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590 eat?
The diet of the Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590 includes Larval host is Diospyros virginiana L. (persimmon). Heppner includes the non-native Diopyros kaki (oriental persimmon)..
When is Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590 active?
Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590: seasonal activity - Adults appear to be most common from March to July. (MPG) Heppner (2003) reported January to February and April to July for Florida. ( 5 ).
What is the life cycle of a Persimmon Borer - Hodges#2590?
The life cycle cover 2-3 years. More notes in the PDF.