Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658
Caradrina mona
This record describes Caradrina mona (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Barnes & McDunnough (1912) description of the adult is available to read online in the print references below. Crumb (1956) described the larva. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Caradrinini
- Genus
- Caradrina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona and California to Washington and Montana. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) Holotype ♀, California, San Diego County, Witch Creek, USNM (United States National Museum). ( 7 )
Seasonal Activity
The adults have been recorded in the months of May to October. ( 5 ) Brown & Bash (1997) reported August to September in southern California. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Crumb (1956) reported larvae were collected from dead leaves. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Caradrina mona. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658
What is Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658?
Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658 (Caradrina mona) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658?
Barnes & McDunnough (1912) listed a wingspan of 22 mm. Crumb (1956) reported the larva mature to about 20 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658?
Barnes & McDunnough (1912) description of the adult is available to read online in the print references below. Crumb (1956) described the larva. ( 3 )
Where is Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658 found?
Range: Arizona and California to Washington and Montana. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) Holotype ♀, California, San Diego County, Witch Creek, USNM (United States National Museum). ( 7 )
What does Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658 eat?
The diet of the Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658 includes Crumb (1956) reported larvae were collected from dead leaves. ( 3 ).
When is Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658 active?
Caradrina mona - Hodges#9658: seasonal activity - The adults have been recorded in the months of May to October. ( 5 ) Brown & Bash (1997) reported August to September in southern California. ( 6 ).