Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302
Dasychira obliquata
This record describes Dasychira obliquata (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Tough--variable. Distinctive when shows long thin streaks on forewings. Detailed description available in MONA Fascicle 22-2 at link in citations below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Lymantriinae
- Tribe
- Orgyiini
- Genus
- Dasychira
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Near deciduous forests and woodlands, presumably.
Geographic Range
Southern Quebec south to mountains of Georgia. West to upper midwest, Nebraska.
Seasonal Activity
June-September
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed on several different deciduous trees (beech, hickories), but esp. oaks.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dasychira obliquata. 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 Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302
What is Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302?
Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302 (Dasychira obliquata) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302?
Wingspan 35-43 mm
How do you identify Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302?
Tough--variable. Distinctive when shows long thin streaks on forewings. Detailed description available in MONA Fascicle 22-2 at link in citations below.
Where is Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Near deciduous forests and woodlands, presumably. |
| Range | Southern Quebec south to mountains of Georgia. West to upper midwest, Nebraska. |
When is Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302 active?
Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302: seasonal activity - June-September.
What is the life cycle of a Streaked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8302?
Larvae feed on several different deciduous trees (beech, hickories), but esp. oaks.