Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199
Cucullia omissa
This record describes Cucullia omissa (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description of Cucullia omissa Dod, is available online and in PDF at the link in the print references below. ( 3 ) - Forewing is purplish gray with brown shading from the apex to the orbicular spot. The black dashes near the inner margin and a weak postmedial line are the only markings. Cucullia omissa appears to have a smoother look than other Cucullia species. ( 5 ) , ( 6 )
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
British Columbia to Newfoundland and south through the New England states. In the West the range extends south to California, Nevada, northern Arizona, and Colorado. ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 9 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been collected from May to September. ( 8 ) , ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae have been reared on parasol whitetop, Aster umbellatus . ( 10 ) Other Aster species are likely. ( 5 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cucullia omissa. 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 omissa - Hodges#10199 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199
What is Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199?
Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199 (Cucullia omissa) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199?
Forewing length 21-22 mm.
How do you identify Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199?
The original description of Cucullia omissa Dod, is available online and in PDF at the link in the print references below. ( 3 ) - Forewing is purplish gray with brown shading from the apex to the orbicular spot. The black dashes near the inner margin and a weak postmedial line are the only markings. Cucullia omissa appears to have a smoother look than other Cucullia species. ( 5 ) , ( 6 )
Where is Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199 found?
Range: British Columbia to Newfoundland and south through the New England states. In the West the range extends south to California, Nevada, northern Arizona, and Colorado. ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , ( 9 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199 eat?
The diet of the Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199 includes Larvae have been reared on parasol whitetop, Aster umbellatus . ( 10 ) Other Aster species are likely. ( 5 ).
When is Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199 active?
Cucullia omissa - Hodges#10199: seasonal activity - Adults have been collected from May to September. ( 8 ) , ( 5 ).