Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036
Abagrotis pulchrata
This record describes Abagrotis pulchrata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Original description: ( 3 ) Photo identified by Bob Patterson
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
Pacific coastal forests. ( 5 )
Geographic Range
Vancouver Island and British Columbia to central California. Holotype collected at Maple Bay, near Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is August to September. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) May record for British Columbia. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larvae are known to feed on Rubus spp. (Rosaceae). ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Abagrotis pulchrata. 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 pulchrata - Hodges#11036 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036
What is Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036?
Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036 (Abagrotis pulchrata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036?
Forewing length 14-17 mm. ( 5 )
How do you identify Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036?
Original description: ( 3 ) Photo identified by Bob Patterson
Where is Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Pacific coastal forests. ( 5 ) |
| Range | Vancouver Island and British Columbia to central California. Holotype collected at Maple Bay, near Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036 eat?
The diet of the Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036 includes The larvae are known to feed on Rubus spp. (Rosaceae). ( 5 ).
When is Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036 active?
Abagrotis pulchrata - Hodges#11036: seasonal activity - The main flight period is August to September. ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) May record for British Columbia. ( 6 ).