Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042
Abagrotis dodi
This record describes Abagrotis dodi (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing terminal area is lighter gray than the rest of the wing, compared to that of A. dodi which is darker than the ground color. Description
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
Conifer forests and dry ridges at moderate elevation.
Geographic Range
Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Type: Alberta, Calgary, Head of Pine Creek. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from July through August. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Abagrotis dodi. 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 dodi - Hodges#11042 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042
What is Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042?
Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042 (Abagrotis dodi) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042?
Forewing length 13-15 mm.
How do you identify Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042?
Forewing terminal area is lighter gray than the rest of the wing, compared to that of A. dodi which is darker than the ground color. Description
Where is Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Conifer forests and dry ridges at moderate elevation. |
| Range | Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Type: Alberta, Calgary, Head of Pine Creek. ( 3 ) |
What does Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042 eat?
The diet of the Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042 active?
Abagrotis dodi - Hodges#11042: seasonal activity - Most records are from July through August. ( 4 ).