Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768
Euxoa atristrigata
This record describes Euxoa atristrigata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 27-2 at link in citations below.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Noctuoidea
- Family
- Noctuidae (Owlet Moths)
- Subfamily
- Noctuinae
- Tribe
- Noctuini
- Genus
- Euxoa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
open arid lands and those with conifers
Geographic Range
western North Dakota and northern Montana south to northwestern New Mexico and from southern British Columbia south to southern Nevada and northern Arizona
Seasonal Activity
late July to late September
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa atristrigata. 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 Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768
What is Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768?
Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768 (Euxoa atristrigata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768?
Smith listed the wingspan 30 mm. forewing length 13-17 mm
How do you identify Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768?
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 27-2 at link in citations below.
Where is Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open arid lands and those with conifers |
| Range | western North Dakota and northern Montana south to northwestern New Mexico and from southern British Columbia south to southern Nevada and northern Arizona |
When is Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768 active?
Euxoa atristrigata - Hodges#10768: seasonal activity - late July to late September.