Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530
Aseptis fumeola
This record describes Aseptis fumeola (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hampson original description of the adult is online in the print references. Crumb description of the larvae is also available online. Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD).
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
Crumb reported the range as California, Arizona, and Utah. Holotype ♂ from Pinal Mountains, Arizona [BMNH, London].
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be April to September. ( 5 ) , ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Crumb listed Manzanita sp.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aseptis fumeola. 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 fumeola - Hodges#9530 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530
What is Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530?
Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530 (Aseptis fumeola) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530?
Hampson listed the wingspan 36-40 mm. Crumb stated mature larvae are 27 mm.
How do you identify Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530?
Hampson original description of the adult is online in the print references. Crumb description of the larvae is also available online. Specimen determined by DNA analysis (BOLD).
Where is Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530 found?
Range: Crumb reported the range as California, Arizona, and Utah. Holotype ♂ from Pinal Mountains, Arizona [BMNH, London].
What does Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530 eat?
The diet of the Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530 includes Crumb listed Manzanita sp..
When is Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530 active?
Aseptis fumeola - Hodges#9530: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be April to September. ( 5 ) , ( 3 ).