Euxoa bochus - Hodges#10913
Euxoa bochus
This record describes Euxoa bochus (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The wings often look like they are not quite in focus due to the overall diffuse gray to brownish to reddish-brown color with dark speckling on the forewings and with heavier amounts along the costa and between the reniform and orbicular spots. There is a black prothoracic collar. Male hindwings are pearly whitish, and males have biserrate antennae. Female hindwings are more brownish or fuscous appearance.
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
Mainly open coniferous forests.
Geographic Range
Occurs in western US and in southern Canada from Manitoba to BC.
Seasonal Activity
Adults can fly from mid-July to mid-October depending on location.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa bochus. 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 bochus - Hodges#10913 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa bochus - Hodges#10913
What is Euxoa bochus - Hodges#10913?
Euxoa bochus - Hodges#10913 (Euxoa bochus) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa bochus - Hodges#10913?
Forewing length 14-17 mm
How do you identify Euxoa bochus - Hodges#10913?
The wings often look like they are not quite in focus due to the overall diffuse gray to brownish to reddish-brown color with dark speckling on the forewings and with heavier amounts along the costa and between the reniform and orbicular spots. There is a black prothoracic collar. Male hindwings are pearly whitish, and males have biserrate antennae. Female hindwings are more brownish or fuscous appearance.
Where is Euxoa bochus - Hodges#10913 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mainly open coniferous forests. |
| Range | Occurs in western US and in southern Canada from Manitoba to BC. |
When is Euxoa bochus - Hodges#10913 active?
Euxoa bochus - Hodges#10913: seasonal activity - Adults can fly from mid-July to mid-October depending on location..