Abagrotis brunneipennis - Hodges#11044
Abagrotis brunneipennis
This record describes Abagrotis brunneipennis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Abagrotis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with the boreal forest and foothills.
Geographic Range
Widespread across Canada and northern United States and south to North Carolina in the east. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from June through October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is Vaccinium sp.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Abagrotis brunneipennis. 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 Abagrotis brunneipennis - Hodges#11044 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Abagrotis brunneipennis - Hodges#11044
How big is Abagrotis brunneipennis - Hodges#11044?
Wingspan 30-37 mm. ( 3 )
Where is Abagrotis brunneipennis - Hodges#11044 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Associated with the boreal forest and foothills. |
| Range | Widespread across Canada and northern United States and south to North Carolina in the east. ( 4 ) Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates. |
What does Abagrotis brunneipennis - Hodges#11044 eat?
The diet of the Abagrotis brunneipennis - Hodges#11044 includes Larval host is Vaccinium sp..
When is Abagrotis brunneipennis - Hodges#11044 active?
Abagrotis brunneipennis - Hodges#11044: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from June through October..