Anarta oregonica - Hodges#10228
Anarta oregonica
This record describes Anarta oregonica (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
- Anarta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Anarta oregonica occurs in montane coniferous forests to alpine meadows above the timberline. ( 4 )
Geographic Range
Powell & Opler (2009) reported the range to included British Columbia to Montana, south to Colorado and California. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from May to August. ( 4 ) , ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Powell & Opler (2009) stated the larval host plant and life history are unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Anarta oregonica. 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 oregonica - Hodges#10228 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Anarta oregonica - Hodges#10228
How big is Anarta oregonica - Hodges#10228?
Powell & Opler (2009) reported the forewing length as 14-16 mm. ( 3 )
Where is Anarta oregonica - Hodges#10228 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Anarta oregonica occurs in montane coniferous forests to alpine meadows above the timberline. ( 4 ) |
| Range | Powell & Opler (2009) reported the range to included British Columbia to Montana, south to Colorado and California. ( 3 ) |
What does Anarta oregonica - Hodges#10228 eat?
The diet of the Anarta oregonica - Hodges#10228 includes Powell & Opler (2009) stated the larval host plant and life history are unknown. ( 3 ).
When is Anarta oregonica - Hodges#10228 active?
Anarta oregonica - Hodges#10228: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from May to August. ( 4 ) , ( 3 ).