Acronicta barnesii - Hodges#9267
Acronicta barnesii
This record describes Acronicta barnesii (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 25-04.
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
Habitat
moderate to upper elevations in dry montane woodlands
Geographic Range
western Colorado west to Utah, Nevada and northern Arizona
Seasonal Activity
mid-May to early July
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acronicta barnesii. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acronicta barnesii - Hodges#9267
What is Acronicta barnesii - Hodges#9267?
Acronicta barnesii - Hodges#9267 (Acronicta barnesii) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acronicta barnesii - Hodges#9267?
forewing length 19-20 mm
How do you identify Acronicta barnesii - Hodges#9267?
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 25-04.
Where is Acronicta barnesii - Hodges#9267 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | moderate to upper elevations in dry montane woodlands |
| Range | western Colorado west to Utah, Nevada and northern Arizona |
When is Acronicta barnesii - Hodges#9267 active?
Acronicta barnesii - Hodges#9267: seasonal activity - mid-May to early July.