Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996
Brachylomia curvifascia
This record describes Brachylomia curvifascia (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Dryobota curvifascia Smith, is available online in the print references below. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Brachylomia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Sierra Nevada
Geographic Range
California ( 4 ) and Nevada to British Columbia. ( 5 ) Described from the Sierra Nevada, Cailfornia. ( 6 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly August through September. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The host plant is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Brachylomia curvifascia. 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 Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996
What is Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996?
Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996 (Brachylomia curvifascia) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996?
Wingspan 28-30 mm.
How do you identify Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996?
The original description as Dryobota curvifascia Smith, is available online in the print references below. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD)
Where is Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Sierra Nevada |
| Range | California ( 4 ) and Nevada to British Columbia. ( 5 ) Described from the Sierra Nevada, Cailfornia. ( 6 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996 eat?
The diet of the Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996 includes The host plant is unknown..
When is Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996 active?
Brachylomia curvifascia - Hodges#9996: seasonal activity - Adults fly August through September. ( 5 ).