Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396
Eremobina claudens
This record describes Eremobina claudens (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing variably pale to dark gray with black and white markings; black basal dash usually extends to touch AM line; orbicular and reniform spots large, pale, with darker scales between the two spots; orbicular spot egg-shaped, with long axis almost parallel to costa; claviform spot consists of a long parabola, partly open basally, with distal tip almost touching PM line near inner margin; PM line scalloped, black, edged distally with pale scales; subterminal line irregular, containing three or four small black wedges; terminal line composed of black dashes; fringe gray, lightly checkered with pale scales at veins; hindwing gray, paler toward base, with dark terminal line and pale fringe; antennae simple in both sexes genitalia Many Alberta specimens, in particular those from the more xeric habitats, have been identified previously as E. jocasta . More work is needed to clarify the relationship of these species. [text copied from U. of Alberta page]
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Apameini
- Genus
- Eremobina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
boreal forests, deciduous and mixedwood forests and edges; adults are nocturnal and come to light and sugar bait
Geographic Range
Alaska to Newfoundland, south to New England, Colorado, and California; absent from southeastern and southcentral states; type specimen collected in Newfoundland
Seasonal Activity
adults fly in August and September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: unknown
Life History
one generation per year
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eremobina claudens. 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 Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Tony-2 , Blocky , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396
What is Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396?
Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396 (Eremobina claudens) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396?
wingspan 28-34 mm
How do you identify Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396?
Adult: forewing variably pale to dark gray with black and white markings; black basal dash usually extends to touch AM line; orbicular and reniform spots large, pale, with darker scales between the two spots; orbicular spot egg-shaped, with long axis almost parallel to costa; claviform spot consists of a long parabola, partly open basally, with distal tip almost touching PM line near inner margin; PM line scalloped, black, edged distally with pale scales; subterminal line irregular, containing three or four small black wedges; terminal line composed of black dashes; fringe gray, lightly checkered with pale scales at veins; hindwing gray, paler toward base, with dark terminal line and pale fringe; antennae simple in both sexes genitalia
Where is Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | boreal forests, deciduous and mixedwood forests and edges; adults are nocturnal and come to light and sugar bait |
| Range | Alaska to Newfoundland, south to New England, Colorado, and California; absent from southeastern and southcentral states; type specimen collected in Newfoundland |
What does Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396 eat?
The diet of the Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396 includes unknown.
When is Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396 active?
Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396: seasonal activity - adults fly in August and September.
What is the life cycle of a Dark-winged Quaker - Hodges#9396?
one generation per year