Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918
Autographa corusca
This record describes Autographa corusca (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918 (Autographa corusca) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Plusiinae, tribe Plusiini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Autographa. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 15-16 mm.. Active during The main flight period appears to be June to October..
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Plusiinae
- Tribe
- Plusiini
- Genus
- Autographa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eichlin & Cunningham (1978) listed the ranged to include Alaska to California and Colorado. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be June to October. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Crumb (1956) listed Alnus sp. (alder). ( 5 ) Eichlin & Cunningham (1978) listed Salvia leucophylla (purple sage). ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Autographa corusca. 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 Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by Lynette Elliott , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918
What is Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918?
Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918 (Autographa corusca) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918?
Powell & Opler listed the forewing length 15-16 mm.
Where is Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918 found?
Range: Eichlin & Cunningham (1978) listed the ranged to include Alaska to California and Colorado. ( 3 )
What does Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918 eat?
The diet of the Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918 includes Crumb (1956) listed Alnus sp. (alder). ( 5 ) Eichlin & Cunningham (1978) listed Salvia leucophylla (purple sage). ( 3 ).
When is Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918 active?
Autographa corusca - Hodges#8918: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be June to October. ( 4 ).