Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910
Autographa sansoni
This record describes Autographa sansoni (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910 (Autographa sansoni) 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: The wingspan averages 34-36 mm. Dod reported a wingspan of 35 mm.. It is found in Coniferous forest.. Active during The adults are most common from June to August..
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
Habitat
Coniferous forest. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Alaska at Oregon, Alberta and New Mexico. Holotype ♂, Banff, Alberta, Canada, at 4,600 ft, 10-VI-1910. in NMNH (National Museum of Natural History).
Seasonal Activity
The adults are most common from June to August. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is unknown but probably various herbaceous plants as for other members of the genus. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Autographa sansoni. 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 sansoni - Hodges#8910 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910
What is Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910?
Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910 (Autographa sansoni) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910?
The wingspan averages 34-36 mm. Dod reported a wingspan of 35 mm.
Where is Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coniferous forest. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Alaska at Oregon, Alberta and New Mexico. Holotype ♂, Banff, Alberta, Canada, at 4,600 ft, 10-VI-1910. in NMNH (National Museum of Natural History). |
What does Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910 eat?
The diet of the Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910 includes The larval host is unknown but probably various herbaceous plants as for other members of the genus. ( 5 ).
When is Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910 active?
Autographa sansoni - Hodges#8910: seasonal activity - The adults are most common from June to August. ( 4 ).