Copablepharon serrata - Hodges#10684
Copablepharon serrata
This record describes Copablepharon serrata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | One of the least variable species in the genus. |
| Forewing | Forewing is a pale yellowish tan with some individuals exhibiting slightly paler longitudinal streaks. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing is white with slight yellow tint toward outer margin. Male antenna is biserrate. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Copablepharon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southern California - Palm Springs, Baker, Yermo
Seasonal Activity
mid-October to early November; possibly May
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Copablepharon serrata. 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 Copablepharon serrata - Hodges#10684
What is Copablepharon serrata - Hodges#10684?
Copablepharon serrata - Hodges#10684 (Copablepharon serrata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Copablepharon serrata - Hodges#10684?
FWL males = 17-18 mm; FWL females = 20-23 mm
How do you identify Copablepharon serrata - Hodges#10684?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | One of the least variable species in the genus. |
| Forewing | Forewing is a pale yellowish tan with some individuals exhibiting slightly paler longitudinal streaks. |
| Hindwing | Hindwing is white with slight yellow tint toward outer margin. Male antenna is biserrate. |
Where is Copablepharon serrata - Hodges#10684 found?
Range: southern California - Palm Springs, Baker, Yermo
When is Copablepharon serrata - Hodges#10684 active?
Copablepharon serrata - Hodges#10684: seasonal activity - mid-October to early November; possibly May.