Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172
Apantesis quenseli
This record describes Apantesis quenseli (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Detailed description at Pacific Northwest Moths ( 3 ) Males have bipectinate antennae and smokey gray hindwing. Females have simple antennae and pale orange or pale white hindwings. - The later description by Hampson as Apantesis quenseli is available at the link in the print references below. Adults are diurnal ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Arctiinae
- Tribe
- Arctiini
- Genus
- Apantesis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Alpine (6,600–8,900 ft. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Alaska, British Columbia to Labrador. In eastern Canada south to New Hampshire. Also occurs in Eurasia. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from June through August. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host plants include: Mountain Lady's Mantle, Alchemilla alpina L.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Apantesis quenseli. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172
What is Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172?
Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172 (Apantesis quenseli) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172?
Forewing length 14-15 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172?
Detailed description at Pacific Northwest Moths ( 3 ) Males have bipectinate antennae and smokey gray hindwing. Females have simple antennae and pale orange or pale white hindwings. - The later description by Hampson as Apantesis quenseli is available at the link in the print references below.
Where is Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Alpine (6,600–8,900 ft. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Alaska, British Columbia to Labrador. In eastern Canada south to New Hampshire. Also occurs in Eurasia. ( 3 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172 eat?
The diet of the Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172 includes Larval host plants include: Mountain Lady's Mantle, Alchemilla alpina L..
When is Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172 active?
Labrador Tiger Moth - Hodges#8172: seasonal activity - Most records are from June through August. ( 4 ).