Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829
Euxoa laetificans
This record describes Euxoa laetificans (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Smith (1894) original description as Carneades laetificans is in the print references. Determined by Chuck Harp, Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
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
Forest and woodlands.
Geographic Range
Southern California to Colorado and north to Alberta and British Columbia. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is July to October. , ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The larvae feed on various herbaceous vegetation. ,
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa laetificans. 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 laetificans - Hodges#10829 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829
What is Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829?
Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829 (Euxoa laetificans) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829?
Forewing length 13-16 mm. ,
How do you identify Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829?
Smith (1894) original description as Carneades laetificans is in the print references. Determined by Chuck Harp, Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Where is Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Forest and woodlands. |
| Range | Southern California to Colorado and north to Alberta and British Columbia. ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829 eat?
The diet of the Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829 includes The larvae feed on various herbaceous vegetation. ,.
When is Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829 active?
Euxoa laetificans - Hodges#10829: seasonal activity - The main flight period is July to October. , ,.