Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300
Eudryas brevipennis
This record describes Eudryas brevipennis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species is unmistakable west of the Rockies due to its distinctively patterned forewing and bright yellow hindwing .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Agaristinae
- Genus
- Eudryas (Wood Nymphs)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with wetlands .
Geographic Range
Records from California, Utah, and Idaho .
Seasonal Activity
Adults fly from April to September in California and from May to August in Idaho .
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Evening primroses ( Oenothera spp.) and fireweed ( Epilobium spp.) in the Onagraceae .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eudryas brevipennis. 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 Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz
Frequently Asked Questions About Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300
What is Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300?
Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300 (Eudryas brevipennis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300?
Forewing length: 14-16 mm .
How do you identify Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300?
This species is unmistakable west of the Rockies due to its distinctively patterned forewing and bright yellow hindwing .
Where is Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Associated with wetlands . |
| Range | Records from California, Utah, and Idaho . |
What does Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300 eat?
The diet of the Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300 includes Evening primroses ( Oenothera spp.) and fireweed ( Epilobium spp.) in the Onagraceae ..
When is Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300 active?
Eudryas brevipennis - Hodges#9300: seasonal activity - Adults fly from April to September in California and from May to August in Idaho ..