Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231
Acronicta strigulata
This record describes Acronicta strigulata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See Pacific Northwest Moths here Nocturnal
Identification notes
See Pacific Northwest Moths 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
Habitat
Riparian areas at low elevations
Geographic Range
Pacific coast from California to British Columbia and southeast thru Idaho, Nevada, Utah, south Wyoming, west Colorado, northern New Mexico and west Texas.
Seasonal Activity
Flies May-August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown but suspected to fee on cottonwoods
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acronicta strigulata. 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 strigulata - Hodges#9231 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by A. Hendrickson; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231
What is Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231?
Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231 (Acronicta strigulata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231?
Fw length 17-19 mm
How do you identify Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231?
See Pacific Northwest Moths here
Where is Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Riparian areas at low elevations |
| Range | Pacific coast from California to British Columbia and southeast thru Idaho, Nevada, Utah, south Wyoming, west Colorado, northern New Mexico and west Texas. |
What does Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231 eat?
The diet of the Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231 includes Unknown but suspected to fee on cottonwoods.
When is Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231 active?
Acronicta strigulata - Hodges#9231: seasonal activity - Flies May-August.