Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514
Scolecocampa liburna
This record describes Scolecocampa liburna (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult : Straw-colored FW, with fragmented AM and PM lines reduced to rows of brown dots. Tiny black basal and orbicular spots are black. Hollow reniform spot is outlined brown. Dotted ST has dusky blotch beyond midpoint. Larva :
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Scolecocampinae
- Genus
- Scolecocampa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Geographic Range
e. US. - Map , , , ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from March-October, with earlier starting flight in the southern areas. Heppner (2003) reported adults in Florida from January to November. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed inside decaying logs of deciduous trees, may actually be feeding on fungi therein. ( 7 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Scolecocampa liburna. 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 Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich , Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514
What is Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514?
Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514 (Scolecocampa liburna) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514?
Wingspan 35-43 mm
How do you identify Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514?
Adult : Straw-colored FW, with fragmented AM and PM lines reduced to rows of brown dots. Tiny black basal and orbicular spots are black. Hollow reniform spot is outlined brown. Dotted ST has dusky blotch beyond midpoint. Larva :
Where is Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deciduous forests |
| Range | e. US. - Map , , , |
When is Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514 active?
Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from March-October, with earlier starting flight in the southern areas. Heppner (2003) reported adults in Florida from January to November. ( 6 ).
What is the life cycle of a Dead-wood Borer Moth - Hodges#8514?
Larvae feed inside decaying logs of deciduous trees, may actually be feeding on fungi therein. ( 7 )