Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574
Aseptis lichena
This record describes Aseptis lichena (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See diagnosis in Mustelin & Crabo as well as the original description . Genitalia:
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
"South-central California (Tehachapi Mountain Peak, Kern Co.) and north-central California (near Blairsden, Plumas Co., Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite Park). It is also reported from Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, and other locations in northern California" .
Seasonal Activity
Mid-summer .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown .
Life History
Unknown .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aseptis lichena. 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 lichena - Hodges#9574 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574
What is Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574?
Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574 (Aseptis lichena) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574?
Wingspan: 33 to 39 mm .
How do you identify Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574?
See diagnosis in Mustelin & Crabo as well as the original description . Genitalia:
Where is Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574 found?
Range: South-central California (Tehachapi Mountain Peak, Kern Co.) and north-central California (near Blairsden, Plumas Co., Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite Park). It is also reported from Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, and other locations in northern California .
What does Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574 eat?
The diet of the Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574 includes Unknown ..
When is Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574 active?
Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574: seasonal activity - Mid-summer ..
What is the life cycle of a Aseptis lichena - Hodges#9574?
Unknown .