Apamea longula - Hodges#9383
Apamea longula
This record describes Apamea longula (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing has black basal dash and one in the median area. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing is light grayish tan. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Apameini
- Genus
- Apamea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Much of western North America. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from June through October. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apamea longula. 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 Apamea longula - Hodges#9383 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Apamea longula - Hodges#9383
What is Apamea longula - Hodges#9383?
Apamea longula - Hodges#9383 (Apamea longula) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Apamea longula - Hodges#9383?
Forewing length 17-22 mm
How do you identify Apamea longula - Hodges#9383?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Forewing | Forewing has black basal dash and one in the median area. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing is light grayish tan. |
Where is Apamea longula - Hodges#9383 found?
Range: Much of western North America. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
When is Apamea longula - Hodges#9383 active?
Apamea longula - Hodges#9383: seasonal activity - Most records are from June through October. ( 3 ).