Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090
Udea indistinctalis
This record describes Udea indistinctalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090 (Udea indistinctalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, commonly known as crambid snout moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Spilomelinae, tribe Udeini, superfamily Pyraloidea. This species belongs to the genus Udea. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Expanse: 21-27 mm.. Active during The main flight period appears to be June to October. Pohl et al. reports July in Alberta..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Spilomelinae
- Tribe
- Udeini
- Genus
- Udea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern California to Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be June to October. Pohl et al. (2010) reports July in Alberta.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Udea indistinctalis. 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 Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Kyhl Austin
Frequently Asked Questions About Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090
What is Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090?
Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090 (Udea indistinctalis) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090?
Expanse: 21-27 mm.
Where is Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090 found?
Range: Southern California to Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
When is Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090 active?
Udea indistinctalis - Hodges#5090: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be June to October. Pohl et al. (2010) reports July in Alberta..