Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054
Agylla septentrionalis
This record describes Agylla septentrionalis (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Antennae | Antennae and head bright orange, thorax white, abdomen gray dorsally and ventrally orange. |
| Legs | Legs orange, tarsi and half of tibia on first two pairs are gray. |
| Forewings | Forewings are slivery white dorsally with the costal edge blackish at base. Underside of forewing is smokey with orange tinge in central section of costa. [adapted from original description by Barnes & McDunnough, 1911] - The original description of Agylla septentrionalis Barnes & McDunnough, is available at the link in the print references below |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Arctiinae
- Tribe
- Lithosiini
- Genus
- Agylla
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona. , South Carolina record on MPG(?) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Records of adults are mostly from July and August. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Agylla septentrionalis. 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 Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054
What is Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054?
Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054 (Agylla septentrionalis) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054?
Wingspan about 38 mm.
How do you identify Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Antennae | Antennae and head bright orange, thorax white, abdomen gray dorsally and ventrally orange. |
| Legs | Legs orange, tarsi and half of tibia on first two pairs are gray. |
| Forewings | Forewings are slivery white dorsally with the costal edge blackish at base. Underside of forewing is smokey with orange tinge in central section of costa. [adapted from original description by Barnes & McDunnough, 1911] - The original description of Agylla septentrionalis Barnes & McDunnough, is available at the link in the print references below |
Where is Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054 found?
Range: Southern Arizona. , South Carolina record on MPG(?) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
When is Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054 active?
Agylla septentrionalis - Hodges#8054: seasonal activity - Records of adults are mostly from July and August. ( 3 ).