Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514
Egira rubrica
This record describes Egira rubrica (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing a mix of pale yellow, light brown, dark brown, and black; dark brown or black area around reniform spot and descending to ST line; pale apical patch, black basal dash, and black shading in terminal area; lower end of reniform spot filled with black; orbicular spot oval, diagonal; AM and PM lines black, zigzagged; ST line white, smooth; outer margin scalloped; hindwing white with indistinct discal spot, thin terminal line, slightly wavy outer margin
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Orthosiini
- Genus
- Egira
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
wet coniferous forests in mountains, and riparian forests at lower elevations
Geographic Range
British Columbia to California, east to Arizona and Colorado, north to Saskatchewan
Seasonal Activity
adults fly in spring
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on foliage of Ocean Spray ( Holodiscus discolor ), Deerbrush ( Ceanothus integerrimus ), Snowbrush ( Ceanothus velutinus )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Egira rubrica. 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 Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514
What is Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514?
Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514 (Egira rubrica) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514?
wingspan 30-35 mm
How do you identify Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514?
Adult: forewing a mix of pale yellow, light brown, dark brown, and black; dark brown or black area around reniform spot and descending to ST line; pale apical patch, black basal dash, and black shading in terminal area; lower end of reniform spot filled with black; orbicular spot oval, diagonal; AM and PM lines black, zigzagged; ST line white, smooth; outer margin scalloped; hindwing white with indistinct discal spot, thin terminal line, slightly wavy outer margin
Where is Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | wet coniferous forests in mountains, and riparian forests at lower elevations |
| Range | British Columbia to California, east to Arizona and Colorado, north to Saskatchewan |
What does Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514 eat?
The diet of the Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514 includes larvae feed on foliage of Ocean Spray ( Holodiscus discolor ), Deerbrush ( Ceanothus integerrimus ), Snowbrush ( Ceanothus velutinus ).
When is Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514 active?
Egira rubrica - Hodges#10514: seasonal activity - adults fly in spring.