Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1
Acronicta perblanda
This record describes Acronicta perblanda (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ferguson adult description, including genitalia, is available in PDF.
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
Most adults collected in areas of Taxodium distichum (bald cypress).
Geographic Range
South Carolina to Florida and Louisiana. , Brou stated "In Louisiana, perblanda has been taken in only two southeastern parishes (Fig.3)." First Texas record (Ed Knudson, Texas Lepidoptera Survey).
Seasonal Activity
Ferguson reported the adults were collected mainly in April with a few late March and late May records. Brou stated "In Louisiana, perblanda is single brooded, flight peaking the first week of April."
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Ferguson reported the immature stages unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acronicta perblanda. 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 perblanda - Hodges#9238.1 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1
What is Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1?
Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1 (Acronicta perblanda) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1?
Ferguson listed the forewing length of holotype ♀ 12 mm., and other females 13 mm. Allotype ♂ forewing length 11 mm. and other males 10.5-12 mm.
How do you identify Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1?
Ferguson adult description, including genitalia, is available in PDF.
Where is Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Most adults collected in areas of Taxodium distichum (bald cypress). |
| Range | South Carolina to Florida and Louisiana. , Brou stated In Louisiana, perblanda has been taken in only two southeastern parishes (Fig.3). First Texas record (Ed Knudson, Texas Lepidoptera Survey). |
When is Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1 active?
Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1: seasonal activity - Ferguson reported the adults were collected mainly in April with a few late March and late May records. Brou stated In Louisiana, perblanda is single brooded, flight peaking the first week of April..
What is the life cycle of a Acronicta perblanda - Hodges#9238.1?
Ferguson reported the immature stages unknown.