Euxoa fumalis - Hodges#10781
Euxoa fumalis
This record describes Euxoa fumalis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Detailed description is available in MONA Fascicle 27-2 which is available as a free PDF download at the link below in citations. From the key to species in the fascicle - Forewing an even brown color with all markings obscure except for dark, contrasting AM and PM lines. 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
open deciduous forest
Geographic Range
Prince Edward Island west to southern Ontario and southward to southern New York and west-central Pennsylvania
Seasonal Activity
July to September
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa fumalis. 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 fumalis - Hodges#10781 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa fumalis - Hodges#10781
What is Euxoa fumalis - Hodges#10781?
Euxoa fumalis - Hodges#10781 (Euxoa fumalis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa fumalis - Hodges#10781?
forewing length = 16-19 mm
How do you identify Euxoa fumalis - Hodges#10781?
Detailed description is available in MONA Fascicle 27-2 which is available as a free PDF download at the link below in citations. From the key to species in the fascicle - Forewing an even brown color with all markings obscure except for dark, contrasting AM and PM lines. Genitalia:
Where is Euxoa fumalis - Hodges#10781 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open deciduous forest |
| Range | Prince Edward Island west to southern Ontario and southward to southern New York and west-central Pennsylvania |
When is Euxoa fumalis - Hodges#10781 active?
Euxoa fumalis - Hodges#10781: seasonal activity - July to September.