The Concolorous
Photedes extrema
This record describes Photedes extrema (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 26 to 28 mm. A pale buff coloured species - on some specimens a row of blackish dots on the forewing is conspicuous, on others almost absent. Areas where the larval foodplants are found. The adults fly in June and July and are attracted to light. The larvae feed internally on the stems of Small-reed (Calamagrostis spp.) A very local species occurring mainly in the Huntingdonshire fens. There have been a few records in the south, which are attributed to migrants. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as being Red Data Book 3. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Noctuidae
- Genus
- Photedes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Areas where the larval foodplants are found.
Seasonal Activity
The adults fly in June and July and are attracted to light.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed internally on the stems of Small-reed (Calamagrostis spp.)
Additional species information
Recorded status
A very local species occurring mainly in the Huntingdonshire fens. There have been a few records in the south, which are attributed to migrants. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as being Red Data Book 3.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Photedes extrema. 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 The Concolorous
What is The Concolorous?
The Concolorous (Photedes extrema) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is The Concolorous found?
Habitat: Areas where the larval foodplants are found.
When is The Concolorous active?
The Concolorous: seasonal activity - The adults fly in June and July and are attracted to light..
What is the life cycle of a The Concolorous?
The larvae feed internally on the stems of Small-reed (Calamagrostis spp.)