Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719
Euparthenos nubilis
This record describes Euparthenos nubilis (species). Recorded family: Erebidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The hindwing is deep yellow/orange with 4 wavy black bands. Adults are often attracted to light.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Erebidae
- Subfamily
- Erebinae
- Tribe
- Omopterini
- Genus
- Euparthenos
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Maine and Ontario, to northern Florida. West to Nebraska and Arizona. ( 3 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 )
Seasonal Activity
2 broods, April to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host is Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust). Adults are often found on fermenting fruit.
Life History
Larva; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euparthenos nubilis. 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 Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , marcie oconnor , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719
What is Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719?
Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719 (Euparthenos nubilis) is a species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719?
Nelson & Loy (1983) listed the wingspan as 60-70 mm. ( 3 ) Crumb (1956) reported the larvae mature at about 50 mm. ( 4 )
How do you identify Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719?
The hindwing is deep yellow/orange with 4 wavy black bands.
Where is Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719 found?
Range: Maine and Ontario, to northern Florida. West to Nebraska and Arizona. ( 3 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 )
What does Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719 eat?
The diet of the Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719 includes The larval host is Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust). Adults are often found on fermenting fruit..
When is Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719 active?
Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719: seasonal activity - 2 broods, April to September..
What is the life cycle of a Locust Underwing - Hodges#8719?
Larva; adult