Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999
Aplectoides condita
This record describes Aplectoides condita (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Specimen identified by DNA analysis: Genitalia: ♂
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Aplectoides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
across Canada and some parts of the USA
Seasonal Activity
Adults may be seen from May to July.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae have been reared on Abies balsamea and Larix laricina .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aplectoides condita. 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 Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , dennepj10 , Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999
What is Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999?
Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999 (Aplectoides condita) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999?
wingspan ≈ 33mm
How do you identify Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999?
Specimen identified by DNA analysis: Genitalia: ♂
Where is Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999 found?
Range: across Canada and some parts of the USA
What does Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999 eat?
The diet of the Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999 includes Larvae have been reared on Abies balsamea and Larix laricina ..
When is Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999 active?
Quivering Dart Moth - Hodges#10999: seasonal activity - Adults may be seen from May to July..