Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283
Chloronycta tybo
This record describes Chloronycta tybo (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Powell & Opler (2009) stated the reniform and orbicular spots both are outlined in black. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Acronictinae
- Genus
- Chloronycta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southeastern Arizona. ( 3 ) Syntypes collected Cochise County, Arizona, USNM. ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
January, July to September. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chloronycta tybo. 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 Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283
What is Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283?
Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283 (Chloronycta tybo) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283?
Barnes listed the wingspan. ♂ 34 mm. ♀ 36 mm. Powell & Opler reported a forewing length of 15-17 mm.
How do you identify Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283?
Powell & Opler (2009) stated the reniform and orbicular spots both are outlined in black. ( 3 )
Where is Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283 found?
Range: Southeastern Arizona. ( 3 ) Syntypes collected Cochise County, Arizona, USNM. ( 4 )
When is Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283 active?
Chloronycta tybo - Hodges#9283: seasonal activity - January, July to September. ( 5 ).