Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252
Anarta inconcinna
This record describes Anarta inconcinna (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See Moths of the Pacific Northwest here This specimen identified by Lars Crabo
Identification notes
See Moths of the Pacific Northwest here
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Hadenini
- Genus
- Anarta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Dry prairies of the Great Plains.
Geographic Range
This species should only be expected east of the Rocky Mountains (Pacific Northwest Moths). According to the current map on MPG the range is NW Canada with one sighting in northern New Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
Summer
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown
Life History
My assumption is one brood. A. Hendrickson
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anarta inconcinna. 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 Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by A. Hendrickson; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252
What is Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252?
Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252 (Anarta inconcinna) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252?
FW length 14-15mm
How do you identify Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252?
See Moths of the Pacific Northwest here
Where is Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry prairies of the Great Plains. |
| Range | This species should only be expected east of the Rocky Mountains (Pacific Northwest Moths). According to the current map on MPG the range is NW Canada with one sighting in northern New Mexico. |
What does Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252 eat?
The diet of the Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252 includes Unknown.
When is Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252 active?
Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252: seasonal activity - Summer.
What is the life cycle of a Anarta inconcinna - Hodges#10252?
My assumption is one brood. A. Hendrickson