Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046
Deltote bellicula
This record describes Deltote bellicula (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: small broad-winged gray moth with darker brown, white, and dull rusty-orange markings; forewing median and terminal areas brown, the former separated from rusty-orange subterminal area by prominent inwardly-angled white line; reniform and orbicular spots are small white bars joined by narrow pale orange bar; hindwing light grayish-brown with pale fringe.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Eustrotiinae
- Genus
- Deltote
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
acid bogs and other wet areas
Geographic Range
Newfoundland to British Columbia, south to Florida, west to New Mexico. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 8 )
Seasonal Activity
Adults are most common from May to September. ( 9 ) Heppner (2003) listed the flight time as February to March in Florida. ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Heppner (2003) listed the larval foodplants as unknown. ( 6 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Deltote bellicula. 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 Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , Ethan Kistler , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046
What is Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046?
Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046 (Deltote bellicula) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046?
wingspan 18-22 mm
How do you identify Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046?
Adult: small broad-winged gray moth with darker brown, white, and dull rusty-orange markings; forewing median and terminal areas brown, the former separated from rusty-orange subterminal area by prominent inwardly-angled white line; reniform and orbicular spots are small white bars joined by narrow pale orange bar; hindwing light grayish-brown with pale fringe.
Where is Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | acid bogs and other wet areas |
| Range | Newfoundland to British Columbia, south to Florida, west to New Mexico. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) , ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) |
What does Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046 eat?
The diet of the Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046 includes Heppner (2003) listed the larval foodplants as unknown. ( 6 ).
When is Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046 active?
Bog Deltote - Hodges#9046: seasonal activity - Adults are most common from May to September. ( 9 ) Heppner (2003) listed the flight time as February to March in Florida. ( 6 ).