Diasemiopsis ramburialis
This record describes Diasemiopsis ramburialis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 17 to 22 mm. It is easily confused with Diasemia reticularis and care should be taken when identifying either species. Only known as a migrant species in Britain. Encountered mainly on the southern coasts between June and October. A scarce migrant species mainly to the south coast. Abroad it occurs in Europe and the tropics, but it is not believed to have bred in the British Isles. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as a migrant. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Crambidae
- Genus
- Diasemiopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Only known as a migrant species in Britain.
Seasonal Activity
Encountered mainly on the southern coasts between June and October.
Additional species information
Recorded status
A scarce migrant species mainly to the south coast. Abroad it occurs in Europe and the tropics, but it is not believed to have bred in the British Isles. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as a migrant.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Diasemiopsis ramburialis. 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 Diasemiopsis ramburialis (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Diasemiopsis ramburialis
What is Diasemiopsis ramburialis?
Diasemiopsis ramburialis is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Diasemiopsis ramburialis found?
Habitat: Only known as a migrant species in Britain.
When is Diasemiopsis ramburialis active?
Diasemiopsis ramburialis: seasonal activity - Encountered mainly on the southern coasts between June and October..