Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548
Conservula anodonta
This record describes Conservula anodonta (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing medium brown in basal area, lighter brown in subterminal area, and large dark brown boomerang-shaped patch in median area; a blunt-tipped projection extends from the costa into the sinus of the boomerang; subterminal line wavy, with darker shading beyond it; hindwing dirty yellow with dark diffuse PM and subterminal lines, and thin terminal line; outer margins of wings not scalloped. a local and uncommon to rare species with a relatively small geographic distribution and short flight season one print reference [Checklist of Moths of Algonquin Park, Ontario] gives Small Angle Shades as a common name for Conservula anodonta , but that name is not recommended because it is already in widespread use for the European species Euplexia lucipara
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Phlogophorini
- Genus
- Conservula
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mixed and coniferous forests; adults are nocturnal and attracted to light and bait
Geographic Range
Great Lakes area, east to the Atlantic: New Brunswick to Rhode Island and New York, west to Minnesota and Ontario
Seasonal Activity
adults fly in July.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Cinnamon Fern, Interrupted Fern, Speckled Alder, less interested in Trembling Aspen (Jim Sogaard)
Life History
Larva on fern; larva on Speckled Alder; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Conservula anodonta. 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 Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548
What is Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548?
Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548 (Conservula anodonta) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548?
wingspan about 30 mm
How do you identify Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548?
Adult: forewing medium brown in basal area, lighter brown in subterminal area, and large dark brown boomerang-shaped patch in median area; a blunt-tipped projection extends from the costa into the sinus of the boomerang; subterminal line wavy, with darker shading beyond it; hindwing dirty yellow with dark diffuse PM and subterminal lines, and thin terminal line; outer margins of wings not scalloped.
Where is Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mixed and coniferous forests; adults are nocturnal and attracted to light and bait |
| Range | Great Lakes area, east to the Atlantic: New Brunswick to Rhode Island and New York, west to Minnesota and Ontario |
What does Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548 eat?
The diet of the Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548 includes Cinnamon Fern, Interrupted Fern, Speckled Alder, less interested in Trembling Aspen (Jim Sogaard).
When is Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548 active?
Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548: seasonal activity - adults fly in July..
What is the life cycle of a Sharp Angle Shades - Hodges#9548?
Larva on fern; larva on Speckled Alder; adult