Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332
Coranarta luteola
This record describes Coranarta luteola (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing blackish with scattered pale scales giving hoary appearance, reniform spot white with some black scales in the middle, hindwing bright yellow with broad black marginal band and white fringe with no checkering Larva: black with thick white lateral stripe and dark reddish head a day-flying species
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Hadenini
- Genus
- Coranarta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
arctic tundra, subalpine peat bogs and wet meadows containing the larval foodplant
Geographic Range
across the boreal zone from Alaska to Labrador, south to northern states
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from mid-May to mid-July
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on laurel ( Kalmia microphylla and K. polifolia )
Life History
one generation per year
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: luteola - from the Latin "luteus" (golden-yellow); probably refers to the yellow hindwing
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Coranarta luteola. 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 Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod
Frequently Asked Questions About Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332
What is Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332?
Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332 (Coranarta luteola) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332?
wing length 11-12 mm
How do you identify Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332?
Adult: forewing blackish with scattered pale scales giving hoary appearance, reniform spot white with some black scales in the middle, hindwing bright yellow with broad black marginal band and white fringe with no checkering Larva: black with thick white lateral stripe and dark reddish head
Where is Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | arctic tundra, subalpine peat bogs and wet meadows containing the larval foodplant |
| Range | across the boreal zone from Alaska to Labrador, south to northern states |
What does Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332 eat?
The diet of the Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332 includes larvae feed on laurel ( Kalmia microphylla and K. polifolia ).
When is Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332 active?
Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332: seasonal activity - adults fly from mid-May to mid-July.
What is the life cycle of a Coranarta luteola - Hodges#10332?
one generation per year