Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695
Toronia perplexus
This record describes Toronia perplexus (species). Recorded family: Cossidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing gray with brown shading along the base and inner margin half. Well defined dark transverse lines that are forked to form a double Y pattern. Short scattered very short, dark marks throughout. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing lacks any marks and is a pale gray. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Cossoidea
- Family
- Cossidae (Carpenter and Leopard Moths)
- Subfamily
- Cossinae
- Genus
- Toronia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Montane. ( 4 )
Geographic Range
Colorado and western Texas to California and Oregon. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) . ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from June to September, with July being the most active period. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Toronia perplexus. 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 Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695
What is Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695?
Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695 (Toronia perplexus) is a species in the family Cossidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695?
Forewing length: ( 4 ) ♂ 17-21 mm. ♀ 20-24 mm.
How do you identify Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing gray with brown shading along the base and inner margin half. Well defined dark transverse lines that are forked to form a double Y pattern. Short scattered very short, dark marks throughout. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing lacks any marks and is a pale gray. |
Where is Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Montane. ( 4 ) |
| Range | Colorado and western Texas to California and Oregon. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) . ( 4 ) |
What does Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695 eat?
The diet of the Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695 includes Larval host is unknown. ( 4 ).
When is Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695 active?
Toronia perplexus - Hodges#2695: seasonal activity - Adults fly from June to September, with July being the most active period. ( 4 ).