Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686
Bryolymnia semifascia
This record describes Bryolymnia semifascia (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing dark brown with irregular white patch half-way along inner margin, usually extending about half-way across wing (amount of white is variable, ranging from none to completely crossing the wing); black streak runs on either side of white patch from base of wing to anal angle; paler reddish-yellow shading in upper half of subterminal area; hindwing light brownish-gray with dark veins and discal lunule; fringe pale.
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
Geographic Range
There are records from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and North Carolina. ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Most records of adults from June and July. ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: semifascia : Latin term meaning "half a band"; presumably refers to the white partial band on the forewing, and is the origin of the suggested common name Half-banded Bryloymnia.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Bryolymnia semifascia. 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 Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686
What is Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686?
Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686 (Bryolymnia semifascia) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686?
Wingspan 25-29 mm.
How do you identify Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686?
Adult - forewing dark brown with irregular white patch half-way along inner margin, usually extending about half-way across wing (amount of white is variable, ranging from none to completely crossing the wing); black streak runs on either side of white patch from base of wing to anal angle; paler reddish-yellow shading in upper half of subterminal area; hindwing light brownish-gray with dark veins and discal lunule; fringe pale.
Where is Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686 found?
Range: There are records from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and North Carolina. ( 3 )
When is Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686 active?
Half-banded Bryolymnia - Hodges#9686: seasonal activity - Most records of adults from June and July. ,.