Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1
Eupsilia sidus
This record describes Eupsilia sidus (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
From Paul Dennehy: showing the scaling on the forewing to differentiate E. sidus from E. vinulenta .
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
Michigan to Texas and eastward. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts include Azalea, apple, blackberry, hickory, oak, peach, and wild cherry. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 3 ) , ( 6 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eupsilia sidus. 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 Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1
What is Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1?
Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1 (Eupsilia sidus) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1?
Wingspan about 32 mm.
How do you identify Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1?
From Paul Dennehy: showing the scaling on the forewing to differentiate E. sidus from E. vinulenta .
Where is Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1 found?
Range: Michigan to Texas and eastward. ,
What does Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1 eat?
The diet of the Sidus Sallow Moth - Hodges#9933.1 includes Larval hosts include Azalea, apple, blackberry, hickory, oak, peach, and wild cherry. ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 3 ) , ( 6 ).