Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528
Aseptis catalina
This record describes Aseptis catalina (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Smith, 1899) original description as Hadena catalina , and the Hampson (1908) description as Traecha catalina are online in the print references. Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Aseptis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern California , Nevada and Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be March to May.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific name refers to the holotype collection location Catalina Springs, Arizona.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aseptis catalina. 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 Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528
What is Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528?
Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528 (Aseptis catalina) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528?
Smith (1899) listed the wingspan 28-32 mm.
How do you identify Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528?
Smith, 1899) original description as Hadena catalina , and the Hampson (1908) description as Traecha catalina are online in the print references. Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Where is Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528 found?
Range: Southern California , Nevada and Arizona.
When is Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528 active?
Aseptis catalina - Hodges#9528: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be March to May..