Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069
Amyna bullula
This record describes Amyna bullula (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing brown with lighter yellowish shading in lower half, falcate outer margin, small pale patch near apex, and white or pale yellow fringe; hindwing brownish-gray with dark PM line and slightly wavy outer margin
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Bagisarinae
- Genus
- Amyna
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
fields, waste places, dry areas; adults are nocturnal and come to light
Geographic Range
Quebec to Florida, west to Arizona and Iowa; migrates north each year in late summer and fall
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from August to October
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Amyna bullula. 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 Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069
What is Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069?
Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069 (Amyna bullula) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069?
wingspan 21-22 mm, based on two Internet photos
How do you identify Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069?
Adult: forewing brown with lighter yellowish shading in lower half, falcate outer margin, small pale patch near apex, and white or pale yellow fringe; hindwing brownish-gray with dark PM line and slightly wavy outer margin
Where is Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | fields, waste places, dry areas; adults are nocturnal and come to light |
| Range | Quebec to Florida, west to Arizona and Iowa; migrates north each year in late summer and fall |
When is Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069 active?
Hook-tipped Amyna Moth - Hodges#9069: seasonal activity - adults fly from August to October.