The Cobbler - Hodges#9699
Condica sutor
This record describes Condica sutor (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - forewing brown, shiny, with vague broken pattern; PM line a double series of dark dots followed by a series of white dots; terminal line a series of white dots; reniform spot outline whitish, inconspicuous; lower end of reniform spot interrupts small black median dash; claviform spot small, black; hindwing grayish-brown, darker toward outer margin. Larva - see Wagner, 2011 (preview online) .
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
Open areas; adults are nocturnal and come to light and bait.
Geographic Range
Labrador to Florida, west to Texas, north to Wisconsin and Ontario. Also occurs south through Central and South America to Argentina.
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from May to November; earlier in Florida.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on celery, marigolds, wedelia, ragweed, false ragweed ( Parthenium ), sunflower and other composites.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet suter is Latin for "cobbler" or "shoemaker."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Condica sutor. 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 The Cobbler - Hodges#9699 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About The Cobbler - Hodges#9699
What is The Cobbler - Hodges#9699?
The Cobbler - Hodges#9699 (Condica sutor) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is The Cobbler - Hodges#9699?
Wingspan 29-38 mm. Larva to 30-35 mm. ,
How do you identify The Cobbler - Hodges#9699?
Adult - forewing brown, shiny, with vague broken pattern; PM line a double series of dark dots followed by a series of white dots; terminal line a series of white dots; reniform spot outline whitish, inconspicuous; lower end of reniform spot interrupts small black median dash; claviform spot small, black; hindwing grayish-brown, darker toward outer margin. Larva - see Wagner, 2011 (preview online) .
Where is The Cobbler - Hodges#9699 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Open areas; adults are nocturnal and come to light and bait. |
| Range | Labrador to Florida, west to Texas, north to Wisconsin and Ontario. Also occurs south through Central and South America to Argentina. |
What does The Cobbler - Hodges#9699 eat?
The diet of the The Cobbler - Hodges#9699 includes Larvae feed on celery, marigolds, wedelia, ragweed, false ragweed ( Parthenium ), sunflower and other composites..
When is The Cobbler - Hodges#9699 active?
The Cobbler - Hodges#9699: seasonal activity - Adults fly from May to November; earlier in Florida..