Bumelia Webworm Moth - Hodges#2415
Urodus parvula
This record describes Urodus parvula (species). Recorded family: Urodidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - medium-sized moth with tightly rolled wings, and a dark chocolate or gray, smoky coloration. The sheen of the wings is almost greasy. No marks on wings. Hindwings translucent. Compare Scythris fuscicomella , a moth of similar habitus in a completely different family:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Urodoidea
- Family
- Urodidae (False Burnet Moths)
- Genus
- Urodus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (TX-FL-MD-TN) - Map (MPG)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed on a variety of trees, shrubs: bumelia, hibiscus, oaks, citrus, redbay ( Persea ). Cocoon is a net-like chamber attached to hostplant by a filament.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: parvula (L). "little"
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Urodus parvula. 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 Bumelia Webworm Moth - Hodges#2415 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Bumelia Webworm Moth - Hodges#2415
What is Bumelia Webworm Moth - Hodges#2415?
Bumelia Webworm Moth - Hodges#2415 (Urodus parvula) is a species in the family Urodidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bumelia Webworm Moth - Hodges#2415?
Wingspan about 20-29 mm.
How do you identify Bumelia Webworm Moth - Hodges#2415?
Adult - medium-sized moth with tightly rolled wings, and a dark chocolate or gray, smoky coloration. The sheen of the wings is almost greasy. No marks on wings. Hindwings translucent.
Where is Bumelia Webworm Moth - Hodges#2415 found?
Range: se US (TX-FL-MD-TN) - Map (MPG)
What is the life cycle of a Bumelia Webworm Moth - Hodges#2415?
Larvae feed on a variety of trees, shrubs: bumelia, hibiscus, oaks, citrus, redbay ( Persea ). Cocoon is a net-like chamber attached to hostplant by a filament.