Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206
Cucullia antipoda
This record describes Cucullia antipoda (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing brownish-gray with black shading between distinct reniform and orbicular spots, which are partially filled with black; prominent black anal dash, and heavy black streaking along inner margin; lower part of PM line forms a sort of black chevron or peaked cap on the anal dash; AM line deeply zigzag but indistinct; dark shade lines run from reniform and orbicular spots to costa; diffuse pale gray shading in subterminal area; hindwing grayish-brown with dark veins and checkered fringe. Two primary morphs (Poole) *Further description. Genitalia:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Cuculliinae
- Genus
- Cucullia (Hooded Owlets)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
New Mexico, Arizona and California north to south British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from June to August in most locations, but fly as early as late April in southern California.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host unknown but is likely a shrub type composite species. ( 3 )
Life History
Life cycle unknown. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cucullia antipoda. 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 Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206
What is Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206?
Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206 (Cucullia antipoda) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206?
forewing length ~18.44 mm with standard deviation = 0.89 mm
How do you identify Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206?
Adult: forewing brownish-gray with black shading between distinct reniform and orbicular spots, which are partially filled with black; prominent black anal dash, and heavy black streaking along inner margin; lower part of PM line forms a sort of black chevron or peaked cap on the anal dash; AM line deeply zigzag but indistinct; dark shade lines run from reniform and orbicular spots to costa; diffuse pale gray shading in subterminal area; hindwing grayish-brown with dark veins and checkered fringe. Two primary morphs (Poole) *Further description. Genitalia:
Where is Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206 found?
Range: New Mexico, Arizona and California north to south British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan
What does Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206 eat?
The diet of the Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206 includes The larval host unknown but is likely a shrub type composite species. ( 3 ).
When is Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206 active?
Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206: seasonal activity - Adults fly from June to August in most locations, but fly as early as late April in southern California..
What is the life cycle of a Cucullia antipoda - Hodges#10206?
Life cycle unknown. ( 3 )