Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826
Euxoa idahoensis
This record describes Euxoa idahoensis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826 (Euxoa idahoensis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths). It is classified within the subfamily Noctuinae, tribe Noctuini, superfamily Noctuoidea. This species belongs to the genus Euxoa. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: Forewing length 14–17 mm. Grote reported a wingspan of 32 mm.. It is found in dry coniferous forest; pinyon-juniper woodland and deciduous thickets known as less common habitat Peck reported Don Lafontaine had determined the adults seek the shelter of caves in the daytime (trogloxene).. Active during The main flight period appears to be May to September..
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 coniferous forest; pinyon-juniper woodland and deciduous thickets known as less common habitat ( 3 ) Peck (1981) reported Don Lafontaine had determined the adults seek the shelter of caves in the daytime (trogloxene). ( 4 )
Geographic Range
Central Alaska to Saskatchewan, South Dakota, south to New Mexico and Arizona, and west to central California.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be May to September. ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larval host plant is unknown but probably herbaceous vegetation similar to related species species.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named for the state where Henry Edwards collected the holotype.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa idahoensis. 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 idahoensis - Hodges#10826 (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826
What is Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826?
Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826 (Euxoa idahoensis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826?
Forewing length 14–17 mm. Grote reported a wingspan of 32 mm.
Where is Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | dry coniferous forest; pinyon-juniper woodland and deciduous thickets known as less common habitat ( 3 ) Peck (1981) reported Don Lafontaine had determined the adults seek the shelter of caves in the daytime (trogloxene). ( 4 ) |
| Range | Central Alaska to Saskatchewan, South Dakota, south to New Mexico and Arizona, and west to central California. |
What does Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826 eat?
The diet of the Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826 includes The larval host plant is unknown but probably herbaceous vegetation similar to related species species..
When is Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826 active?
Euxoa idahoensis - Hodges#10826: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be May to September. ( 5 ).