Apamea unita - Hodges#9355
Apamea unita
This record describes Apamea unita (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 26-9 at link in citations below.
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
This species is found in dry, open conifer forests and mountain meadows at higher elevations in the Rocky Mountain region. It appears to be very rare.
Geographic Range
Alberta south to Oregon, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Utah and Arizona
Seasonal Activity
mid-May to mid-August
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apamea unita. 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 unita - Hodges#9355 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Apamea unita - Hodges#9355
What is Apamea unita - Hodges#9355?
Apamea unita - Hodges#9355 (Apamea unita) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Apamea unita - Hodges#9355?
FWL ≈ 15-20mm
How do you identify Apamea unita - Hodges#9355?
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 26-9 at link in citations below.
Where is Apamea unita - Hodges#9355 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | This species is found in dry, open conifer forests and mountain meadows at higher elevations in the Rocky Mountain region. It appears to be very rare. |
| Range | Alberta south to Oregon, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Utah and Arizona |
When is Apamea unita - Hodges#9355 active?
Apamea unita - Hodges#9355: seasonal activity - mid-May to mid-August.