Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692
Condica discistriga
This record describes Condica discistriga (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing dull yellowish-brown to reddish-brown with diffuse gray shading in median and terminal areas, especially along veins, giving a streaked appearance; PM line faint, scalloped, with dark dots at points of scallops; reniform spot represented by small indistinct white bar; fringe conspicuously checkered: mostly black with a few white scales at ends of veins; hindwing dirty white in males, pale brownish in females with thin dark terminal line and white fringe; antennae simple in both sexes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Condicinae
- Tribe
- Condicini
- Genus
- Condica
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
dry open areas, sagebrush grasslands; adults are nocturnal and come to light
Geographic Range
California to British Columbia, east to Saskatchewan, Colorado, Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from June to August
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Condica discistriga. 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 Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Will Cook , Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692
What is Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692?
Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692 (Condica discistriga) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692?
wingspan 30-35 mm
How do you identify Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692?
Adult: forewing dull yellowish-brown to reddish-brown with diffuse gray shading in median and terminal areas, especially along veins, giving a streaked appearance; PM line faint, scalloped, with dark dots at points of scallops; reniform spot represented by small indistinct white bar; fringe conspicuously checkered: mostly black with a few white scales at ends of veins; hindwing dirty white in males, pale brownish in females with thin dark terminal line and white fringe; antennae simple in both sexes
Where is Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | dry open areas, sagebrush grasslands; adults are nocturnal and come to light |
| Range | California to British Columbia, east to Saskatchewan, Colorado, Arizona. |
When is Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692 active?
Condica discistriga - Hodges#9692: seasonal activity - adults fly from June to August.