Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1
Apamea siskiyou
This record describes Apamea siskiyou (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description at Moths of the Pacific Northwest Specimen identified by Lars Crabo.
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
Habitat
Occurs in the dry grasslands and oak savannah. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Northern California to Washington. , Holotype, Eight Dollar Mountain Road, [Josephine Co.], Oregon. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from May to July. ( 5 ) , ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown but probably native bunch grass. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apamea siskiyou. 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 siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1
What is Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1?
Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1 (Apamea siskiyou) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1?
Forewing length 18–21 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1?
Description at Moths of the Pacific Northwest Specimen identified by Lars Crabo.
Where is Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Occurs in the dry grasslands and oak savannah. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Northern California to Washington. , Holotype, Eight Dollar Mountain Road, [Josephine Co.], Oregon. , Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1 eat?
The diet of the Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1 includes Larval host is unknown but probably native bunch grass. ( 3 ).
When is Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1 active?
Apamea siskiyou - Hodges#9334.1: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from May to July. ( 5 ) , ( 3 ).