Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539
Aseptis susquesa
This record describes Aseptis susquesa (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See Mustelin & Crabo for both adult and larva. Smith original description as Hadena susquesa is available online in the print references.
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 to Mexico. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be March to June. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host plant: Artemisia californica , Ericameria laricifolia .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Aseptis susquesa. 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 susquesa - Hodges#9539 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539
What is Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539?
Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539 (Aseptis susquesa) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539?
Wingspan about 30-35 mm.
How do you identify Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539?
See Mustelin & Crabo for both adult and larva. Smith original description as Hadena susquesa is available online in the print references.
Where is Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539 found?
Range: Southern California , Nevada, and Arizona to Mexico. ( 3 ) , ( 4 )
What does Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539 eat?
The diet of the Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539 includes Larval host plant: Artemisia californica , Ericameria laricifolia ..
When is Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539 active?
Aseptis susquesa - Hodges#9539: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be March to June. ( 4 ).