Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931
Eurois nigra
This record describes Eurois nigra (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The very brief Smith (1892) original description is available in the print references.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Eurois
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
California to New Mexico, north to Alberta and British Columbia. ( 3 ) Holotype collected in "Colorado".
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be June to October. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The host plant is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eurois nigra. 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 Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bob Patterson; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931
What is Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931?
Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931 (Eurois nigra) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931?
Forewing length 22-26 mm. Smith reported a wingspan of 53 mm.
How do you identify Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931?
The very brief Smith (1892) original description is available in the print references.
Where is Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931 found?
Range: California to New Mexico, north to Alberta and British Columbia. ( 3 ) Holotype collected in Colorado.
What does Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931 eat?
The diet of the Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931 includes The host plant is unknown..
When is Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931 active?
Eurois nigra - Hodges#10931: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be June to October. ( 3 ).