Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232
Acronicta atristrigatus
This record describes Acronicta atristrigatus (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Smith original description as Anytus atristrigatus is available in PDF or view online in the print references. Thanks to Gary Anweiler for correcting the ID of photos formerly placed on the A. beameri page here .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Acronictinae
- Genus
- Acronicta (Dagger Moths)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern California and Utah to Texas. , Holotype from "Texas". Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from March to August. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Check out Caterpillarblog Larva; larva; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acronicta atristrigatus. 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 Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Steve Nanz , marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232
What is Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232?
Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232 (Acronicta atristrigatus) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232?
Wingspan 37-41 mm.
How do you identify Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232?
Smith original description as Anytus atristrigatus is available in PDF or view online in the print references.
Where is Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232 found?
Range: Southern California and Utah to Texas. , Holotype from Texas. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
When is Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232 active?
Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from March to August. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Acronicta atristrigatus - Hodges#9232?
Check out Caterpillarblog Larva; larva; adult