Cucullia postera - Hodges#10198
Cucullia postera
This record describes Cucullia postera (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Cucullia postera - Hodges#10198 (Cucullia postera) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Cuculliinae, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Cucullia (Hooded Owlets). As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Wingspan 40 to 42 mm. Forewing length 20-22 mm.. Active during The main flight period appears to be May to September..
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
Occurs across northern North America and south from Idaho to Arizona and California.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be May to September. ( 3 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Cucullia postera. 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 postera - Hodges#10198 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Cucullia postera - Hodges#10198
What is Cucullia postera - Hodges#10198?
Cucullia postera - Hodges#10198 (Cucullia postera) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Cucullia postera - Hodges#10198?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan 40 to 42 mm. |
| Forewing | Forewing length 20-22 mm. |
Where is Cucullia postera - Hodges#10198 found?
Range: Occurs across northern North America and south from Idaho to Arizona and California.
When is Cucullia postera - Hodges#10198 active?
Cucullia postera - Hodges#10198: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be May to September. ( 3 ).