Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033
Catabena lineolata
This record describes Catabena lineolata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing light gray with brownish cast, marked with very fine black and white lengthwise streaks; ends of AM and PM lines generally visible at costa but otherwise obscure; terminal line composed of blackish dashes; fringe dark with whitish streaks; hindwing white, with grayish-brown shading preceding terminal line; fringe white. [adapted from description by Lynn Scott]
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Oncocnemidinae
- Genus
- Catabena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Maryland to Quebec and Ontario, west through central and south-central states to California, north in the west to Alberta and British Columbia. Bug Guide - range map with monthly record of photos submitted to the guide. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from April through September. California has a single flight from March to August with a few scattered records through November.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on goldenrod ( Solidago spp.) and Vervain - Verbena stricta , Verbena urticifolia , Verbena hastata
Life History
Larva; larva; larva; pupal shelter/cocoon; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Catabena lineolata. 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 Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033
What is Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033?
Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033 (Catabena lineolata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033?
Forewing length 11-14 mm.
How do you identify Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033?
Adult: forewing light gray with brownish cast, marked with very fine black and white lengthwise streaks; ends of AM and PM lines generally visible at costa but otherwise obscure; terminal line composed of blackish dashes; fringe dark with whitish streaks; hindwing white, with grayish-brown shading preceding terminal line; fringe white. [adapted from description by Lynn Scott]
Where is Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033 found?
Range: Maryland to Quebec and Ontario, west through central and south-central states to California, north in the west to Alberta and British Columbia. Bug Guide - range map with monthly record of photos submitted to the guide. Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
What does Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033 eat?
The diet of the Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033 includes Larvae feed on goldenrod ( Solidago spp.) and Vervain - Verbena stricta , Verbena urticifolia , Verbena hastata.
When is Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033 active?
Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033: seasonal activity - Most records are from April through September. California has a single flight from March to August with a few scattered records through November..
What is the life cycle of a Fine-lined Sallow - Hodges#10033?
Larva; larva; larva; pupal shelter/cocoon; adult