Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562
Concana mundissima
This record describes Concana mundissima (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description of Concana mundissima Walker, is available online at the link in the print references below. -
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Bagisarinae
- Genus
- Concana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Florida and southern Texas. , , West Indies, Mexico to Brazil. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most often reported from March, May to June in Florida. August and October in Texas.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Concana mundissima. 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 Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562
What is Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562?
Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562 (Concana mundissima) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562?
Wingspan 20-31 mm. (Walker),
How do you identify Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562?
The original description of Concana mundissima Walker, is available online at the link in the print references below. -
Where is Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562 found?
Range: Florida and southern Texas. , , West Indies, Mexico to Brazil. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562 eat?
The diet of the Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562 includes Larval host is unknown. ( 4 ).
When is Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562 active?
Concana mundissima - Hodges#8562: seasonal activity - Adults are most often reported from March, May to June in Florida. August and October in Texas..