Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640
Trosia obsolescens
This record describes Trosia obsolescens (species). Recorded family: Megalopygidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing has a row of black dots across the median area. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing is salmon orange. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Zygaenoidea
- Family
- Megalopygidae (Flannel Moths)
- Genus
- Trosia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona, Mexico and Central America. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly July and August. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts include: Quercus oblongifolia Torr. (Mexican blue oak) Quercus emoryi Torr. (Emory oak)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Trosia obsolescens. 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 Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by cotinis
Frequently Asked Questions About Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640
What is Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640?
Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640 (Trosia obsolescens) is a species in the family Megalopygidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640?
Forewing length 12-18 mm.
How do you identify Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing has a row of black dots across the median area. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing is salmon orange. |
Where is Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640 found?
Range: Southern Arizona, Mexico and Central America. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640 eat?
The diet of the Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640 includes Larval hosts include: Quercus oblongifolia Torr. (Mexican blue oak) Quercus emoryi Torr. (Emory oak).
When is Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640 active?
Trosia obsolescens - Hodges#4640: seasonal activity - Adults fly July and August. ,.