Barberry carpet moth  (Pareulype berberata)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Authentication

Information authenticated by Warren Spencer of the Invertebrate Section, Bristol Zoo Gardens:
http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/

Glossary

  • Bivoltine: (Also known as 'double-brooded'). Insect life cycle that takes 12 months to be complete, but involves two generations in that time. The first generation adults lay eggs that give rise to those of the second generation. The second generation overwinters either as an egg, larva, pupa or adult.
  • Larval: of the stage in an animal's lifecycle after it hatches from the egg. Larvae are typically very different in appearance to adults; they are able to feed and move around but usually are unable to reproduce.
  • Pupae: stage in an insect's development when huge changes occur, which reorganise the larval form into the adult form. In butterflies the pupa is also called a chrysalis.
  • Pupate: the process of forming a pupa, the stage in an insect's development, when huge changes occur that reorganise the larval form into the adult form. In butterflies the pupa is also called a chrysalis.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (April 2003) http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Skinner, B (1984) Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles. Viking Press, London.
  3. UK BAP Species Action Plan (December 2001): http://www.ukbap.org.uk
  4. JNCC (December 2001): http://www.jncc.gov.uk/species/protect/animals.htm
  5. South, R. (1961) The moths of the British Isles. Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London
  6. Pers. obv. From reference 2.
  7. Warren Spencer , Bristol Zoo Gardens Invertebrate Section (April 2003) Pers. Comm.
  8. Bristol Zoo (April 2003): http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/conservation/nativespecies.htm
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