Admetovis similaris - Hodges#10270
Admetovis similaris
This record describes Admetovis similaris (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Hadenini
- Genus
- Admetovis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
From British Columbia and Idaho south to southern California and southwestern New Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly mid-March to June and rarely during October.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Admetovis similaris. 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 Admetovis similaris - Hodges#10270 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Admetovis similaris - Hodges#10270
How big is Admetovis similaris - Hodges#10270?
Wingspan about 4 cm.
Where is Admetovis similaris - Hodges#10270 found?
Range: From British Columbia and Idaho south to southern California and southwestern New Mexico.
When is Admetovis similaris - Hodges#10270 active?
Admetovis similaris - Hodges#10270: seasonal activity - Adults fly mid-March to June and rarely during October..