Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871
Dichagyris proclivis
This record describes Dichagyris proclivis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Smith (1887) original description as Agrotis proclivis is available in the print references. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Dichagyris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona to Texas ( 4 ) . Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Main flight is from June to October.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dichagyris proclivis. 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 Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871
What is Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871?
Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871 (Dichagyris proclivis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871?
Wingspan 38-40 mm. (Smith),
How do you identify Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871?
Smith (1887) original description as Agrotis proclivis is available in the print references. Specimen identified by DNA analysis (BOLD). ( 3 )
Where is Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871 found?
Range: Arizona to Texas ( 4 ) . Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
When is Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871 active?
Dichagyris proclivis - Hodges#10871: seasonal activity - Main flight is from June to October..