Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683
Bryolymnia ensina
This record describes Bryolymnia ensina (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Follow revision in Lafontaineet al. (2010) in references below. The original description as Oligia ensina Barnes is available online in the print references below. Dark basal patch does not extend to inner margin. Subterminal area with grayish shading, not hoary-gray. A dark streak extends from the reniform to the st. line.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Elaphriini
- Genus
- Bryolymnia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coniferous forests.
Geographic Range
Southeastern Arizona to southwestern New Mexico. Type: USA: Huachuca Mts., Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from mid-June through August. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Bryolymnia ensina. 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 Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683
What is Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683?
Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683 (Bryolymnia ensina) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683?
Forewing length 12-14 mm.
How do you identify Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683?
Follow revision in Lafontaineet al. (2010) in references below. The original description as Oligia ensina Barnes is available online in the print references below. Dark basal patch does not extend to inner margin. Subterminal area with grayish shading, not hoary-gray. A dark streak extends from the reniform to the st. line.
Where is Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coniferous forests. |
| Range | Southeastern Arizona to southwestern New Mexico. Type: USA: Huachuca Mts., Arizona. |
When is Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683 active?
Bryolymnia ensina - Hodges#9683: seasonal activity - Adults fly from mid-June through August. ,.