Euxoa brevipennis - Hodges#10824
Euxoa brevipennis
This record describes Euxoa brevipennis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Original description online as Agrotis brevipennis Smith: The subterminal line has two teeth extending below the reniform spot and they appear as a jagged extension of the pale area. Sexually-dimorphic: The males have a pale area along the costa and females do not. Genitalia: ♀ ♂
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
Occurs in dry rangelands and woodlands.
Geographic Range
Much of western North America south to northern Arizona and northern New Mexico. , , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates.
Seasonal Activity
Late season flight with most records from July to November. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa brevipennis. 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 brevipennis - Hodges#10824 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa brevipennis - Hodges#10824
What is Euxoa brevipennis - Hodges#10824?
Euxoa brevipennis - Hodges#10824 (Euxoa brevipennis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa brevipennis - Hodges#10824?
Forewing length 13-17 mm.
How do you identify Euxoa brevipennis - Hodges#10824?
Original description online as Agrotis brevipennis Smith: The subterminal line has two teeth extending below the reniform spot and they appear as a jagged extension of the pale area. Sexually-dimorphic: The males have a pale area along the costa and females do not. Genitalia: ♀ ♂
Where is Euxoa brevipennis - Hodges#10824 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Occurs in dry rangelands and woodlands. |
| Range | Much of western North America south to northern Arizona and northern New Mexico. , , Moth Photographers Group - large range map with some collection dates. |
When is Euxoa brevipennis - Hodges#10824 active?
Euxoa brevipennis - Hodges#10824: seasonal activity - Late season flight with most records from July to November. ,.