Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370
Bleptina caradrinalis
This record describes Bleptina caradrinalis (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing dark grey-brown or purple-brown; male has rather narrow, pointed forewings, with costa decidedly concave in center (not as much so in female); antemedian and postmedian lines jagged and indistinct; median line diffuse; subterminal line narrow, yellowish, and stands out against dark ground color; orbicular spot small or absent; reniform spot larger and much more prominent, especially in male (adapted from description at U. of Alberta ) Larva - course granulated brown to brown-black. See Crumb description in Print References. Figured in Wagner, 2011. Most abundant Herminiine in the east.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Herminiinae
- Genus
- Bleptina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Wooded and shrubby areas, especially near water. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Throughout southern Canada, the United States and south to Brazil.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from May to September in the north and year round in the south. ( 4 ) On Block Island , RI, the species is bivoltine, with adults recorded late May through late September with a first peak in abundance in late June and early July and a second in August and September. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on dead leaves and barberry, clover, hickory leaves.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Bleptina caradrinalis. 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 Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Boone , Steve Nanz , Tony-2 , Maury Heiman , Ted Kropiewnicki , Randy Hardy , Dave Webb , Blocky , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370
What is Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370?
Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370 (Bleptina caradrinalis) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 22-32 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 11-13 mm. Larva to 15 mm. |
How do you identify Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370?
Adult - forewing dark grey-brown or purple-brown; male has rather narrow, pointed forewings, with costa decidedly concave in center (not as much so in female); antemedian and postmedian lines jagged and indistinct; median line diffuse; subterminal line narrow, yellowish, and stands out against dark ground color; orbicular spot small or absent; reniform spot larger and much more prominent, especially in male (adapted from description at U. of Alberta ) Larva - course granulated brown to brown-black. See Crumb description in Print References. Figured in Wagner, 2011.
Where is Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Wooded and shrubby areas, especially near water. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Throughout southern Canada, the United States and south to Brazil. |
What does Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370 eat?
The diet of the Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370 includes Larvae feed on dead leaves and barberry, clover, hickory leaves..
When is Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370 active?
Bent-winged Owlet - Hodges#8370: seasonal activity - Adults fly from May to September in the north and year round in the south. ( 4 ) On Block Island , RI, the species is bivoltine, with adults recorded late May through late September with a first peak in abundance in late June and early July and a second in August and September. ( 5 ).