Condica morsa - Hodges#9712
Condica morsa
This record describes Condica morsa (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Condica morsa - Hodges#9712 (Condica morsa) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Condicinae, tribe Condicini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Condica. Size: Wingspan 25-28 mm.. Active during Adults have been recorded year round but are most common from September through October..
Identification notes
Original description: ,
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
Geographic Range
Western and southern Texas to Mexico. Strays to Florida. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded year round but are most common from September through October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Condica morsa. 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 morsa - Hodges#9712 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Condica morsa - Hodges#9712
What is Condica morsa - Hodges#9712?
Condica morsa - Hodges#9712 (Condica morsa) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Condica morsa - Hodges#9712?
Wingspan 25-28 mm.
How do you identify Condica morsa - Hodges#9712?
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Where is Condica morsa - Hodges#9712 found?
Range: Western and southern Texas to Mexico. Strays to Florida. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Condica morsa - Hodges#9712 eat?
The diet of the Condica morsa - Hodges#9712 includes Larval host unknown..
When is Condica morsa - Hodges#9712 active?
Condica morsa - Hodges#9712: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded year round but are most common from September through October..