Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1
Agrotis antica
This record describes Agrotis antica (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1 (Agrotis antica) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, tribe Noctuini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Agrotis. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Forewing length 14-18 mm. ,. It is found in Coniferous forests. ,. Active during The adults are most often reported from April to August..
Identification notes
Determined by Lars Crabo.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Agrotis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coniferous forests. ,
Geographic Range
California, Arizona and Colorado to British Columbia. ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most often reported from April to August. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Agrotis antica. 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 Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1
What is Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1?
Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1 (Agrotis antica) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1?
Forewing length 14-18 mm. ,
How do you identify Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1?
Determined by Lars Crabo.
Where is Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coniferous forests. |
| Range | California, Arizona and Colorado to British Columbia. ( 4 ) |
What does Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1 eat?
The diet of the Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1 includes Unknown..
When is Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1 active?
Agrotis antica - Hodges#10660.1: seasonal activity - The adults are most often reported from April to August. ( 5 ).