Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986
Sitochroa dasconalis
This record describes Sitochroa dasconalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wings above with markings obsolescent; base of forewing costa orange-tinted . Not very common .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Pyraustinae
- Tribe
- Pyraustini
- Genus
- Sitochroa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Massachusetts to Illinois, south to central Florida eastern Texas .
Seasonal Activity
Adults present from June to August in the north, probably year-round in Florida .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Wild Indigo ( Baptisia tinctoria ) .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Sitochroa dasconalis. 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 Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986
What is Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986?
Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986 (Sitochroa dasconalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986?
Wings above with markings obsolescent; base of forewing costa orange-tinted .
Where is Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986 found?
Range: Massachusetts to Illinois, south to central Florida eastern Texas .
What does Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986 eat?
The diet of the Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986 includes Wild Indigo ( Baptisia tinctoria ) ..
When is Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986 active?
Sitochroa dasconalis - Hodges#4986: seasonal activity - Adults present from June to August in the north, probably year-round in Florida ..