Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7
Cherokeea attakullakulla
This record describes Cherokeea attakullakulla (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See original description in print references below. Rarely comes to lights.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Apameini
- Genus
- Cherokeea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Foothills and lower montane habitats .
Geographic Range
Southern Appalachian Mountains; records from North Carolina (Swain, Macon, and Rutherford Counties) and Georgia (Rabun County).
Seasonal Activity
All known records are from June .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hill cane ( Arundinaria appalachiana Triplett, Weakley & L.G. Clark) .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: The name Attakullakulla refers to the Supreme Cherokee Leader (from 1761–1775) who represented his people in London in 1730 and at home in the Carolinas while negotiating various peace treaties.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cherokeea attakullakulla. 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 Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7
What is Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7?
Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7 (Cherokeea attakullakulla) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7?
Forewing length: 9.8–11.7 mm .
How do you identify Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7?
See original description in print references below.
Where is Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Foothills and lower montane habitats . |
| Range | Southern Appalachian Mountains; records from North Carolina (Swain, Macon, and Rutherford Counties) and Georgia (Rabun County). |
What does Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7 eat?
The diet of the Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7 includes Hill cane ( Arundinaria appalachiana Triplett, Weakley & L.G. Clark) ..
When is Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7 active?
Cherokeea attakullakulla - Hodges#9454.7: seasonal activity - All known records are from June ..