Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562
Synanthedon dominicki
This record describes Synanthedon dominicki (species). Recorded family: Sesiidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - male: see Duckworth & Eichlin in Print References. Female: see Brown, Eichlin & Snow.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Sesiidae (Clearwing Moths)
- Subfamily
- Sesiinae
- Tribe
- Synanthedonini
- Genus
- Synanthedon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
North Carolina to Florida and Alabama. Type Location: Charleston, S.C.
Seasonal Activity
Adults active March through April in Florida flying in mid afternoon (1300-1600 hours) (Brown, Eichlin & Snow, 1985).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: A single female was netted in association with water locust ( Gleditsia aquatica Marshall, Fabaceae) but is not confirmed as the host (Brown, Eichlin & Snow, 1985).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: This species was named for Dr. Richard B. Dominick of South Carolina, whose plantation supplied the type specimen.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Synanthedon dominicki. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562
What is Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562?
Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562 (Synanthedon dominicki) is a species in the family Sesiidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562?
Forewing length: ♂ 7-9 mm, ♀ 9-10 mm (Brown, Eichlin & Snow, 1985).
How do you identify Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562?
Adult - male: see Duckworth & Eichlin in Print References. Female: see Brown, Eichlin & Snow.
Where is Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562 found?
Range: North Carolina to Florida and Alabama. Type Location: Charleston, S.C.
What does Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562 eat?
The diet of the Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562 includes A single female was netted in association with water locust ( Gleditsia aquatica Marshall, Fabaceae) but is not confirmed as the host (Brown, Eichlin & Snow, 1985)..
When is Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562 active?
Synanthedon dominicki - Hodges#2562: seasonal activity - Adults active March through April in Florida flying in mid afternoon (1300-1600 hours) (Brown, Eichlin & Snow, 1985)..