Euxoa dodi - Hodges#10849
Euxoa dodi
This record describes Euxoa dodi (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and 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
dry shortgrass prairie and dry open pine forests
Geographic Range
southern Alberta and Saskatchewan south to southern South Dakota, southern New Mexico and northern Arizona
Seasonal Activity
mid-August to early September
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa dodi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa dodi - Hodges#10849
How big is Euxoa dodi - Hodges#10849?
Forewing length 12-16 mm
Where is Euxoa dodi - Hodges#10849 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | dry shortgrass prairie and dry open pine forests |
| Range | southern Alberta and Saskatchewan south to southern South Dakota, southern New Mexico and northern Arizona |
When is Euxoa dodi - Hodges#10849 active?
Euxoa dodi - Hodges#10849: seasonal activity - mid-August to early September.