Small Marbled
Eublemma parva
This record describes Eublemma parva (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Another migrant species which occasionally arrives along with the Purple Marbled in June and July, mostly in the south of England. Larvae are sometimes found in immigration years, these feeding on Common Fleabane and Ploughman's-spikenard. Occasional migrant, mainly recorded in the south of England. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as a migrant.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Erebidae
- Genus
- Eublemma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Various habitats.
Seasonal Activity
Another migrant species which occasionally arrives along with the Purple Marbled in June and July, mostly in the south of England.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae are sometimes found in immigration years, these feeding on Common Fleabane and Ploughman's-spikenard.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Occasional migrant, mainly recorded in the south of England. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as a migrant.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eublemma parva. 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 Small Marbled (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Small Marbled
What is Small Marbled?
Small Marbled (Eublemma parva) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Small Marbled found?
Habitat: Various habitats.
When is Small Marbled active?
Small Marbled: seasonal activity - Another migrant species which occasionally arrives along with the Purple Marbled in June and July, mostly in the south of England..
What is the life cycle of a Small Marbled?
Larvae are sometimes found in immigration years, these feeding on Common Fleabane and Ploughman's-spikenard.