Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939
Eupsilia devia
This record describes Eupsilia devia (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lilac gray FW is strongly dusted with white scales. ML and band beyond ST are darker brown. Whitish AM & PM curve gently outward. Faint reniform spot is partly edged white. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Xylenini
- Genus
- Eupsilia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Northeastern United States and across all of southern Canada. ( 4 ) California. ( 5 ) , ( 4 ) Type locality: Canada: Ontario, St. Catherines. ( 6 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
Most records are from January to May and September to November. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plants include: ( 4 ) Aster spp. (asters) Asteraceae Solidago spp. (goldenrod) Asteraceae Prunus spp. (cherries) Rosaceae.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eupsilia devia. 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 Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by urtica , Maury Heiman , Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939
What is Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939?
Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939 (Eupsilia devia) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939?
Forewing length 14-16 mm.
How do you identify Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939?
Lilac gray FW is strongly dusted with white scales. ML and band beyond ST are darker brown. Whitish AM & PM curve gently outward. Faint reniform spot is partly edged white. ( 3 )
Where is Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939 found?
Range: Northeastern United States and across all of southern Canada. ( 4 ) California. ( 5 ) , ( 4 ) Type locality: Canada: Ontario, St. Catherines. ( 6 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
What does Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939 eat?
The diet of the Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939 includes Host plants include: ( 4 ) Aster spp. (asters) Asteraceae Solidago spp. (goldenrod) Asteraceae Prunus spp. (cherries) Rosaceae..
When is Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939 active?
Lost Sallow - Hodges#9939: seasonal activity - Most records are from January to May and September to November. ( 4 ).