Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718
Euxoa lewisi
This record describes Euxoa lewisi (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing color varies from light gray to dark red-brown with a small dark patch between the reniform and orbicular spots. There is usually an incomplete buffy line inside the black of the reniform and orbicul spots. The transverse lines are usually not well defined
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
Mid to high elevation open coniferous forests and meadows.
Geographic Range
Occurs at middle to high elevations from southern BC and Alberta southward in the Cascades and Rocky Mountains to California and Colorado.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been found in July and August.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Immature stages are unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa lewisi. 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 lewisi - Hodges#10718 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718
What is Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718?
Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718 (Euxoa lewisi) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718?
Forewing length varies from 14 to 19 mm.
How do you identify Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718?
Forewing color varies from light gray to dark red-brown with a small dark patch between the reniform and orbicular spots. There is usually an incomplete buffy line inside the black of the reniform and orbicul spots. The transverse lines are usually not well defined
Where is Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mid to high elevation open coniferous forests and meadows. |
| Range | Occurs at middle to high elevations from southern BC and Alberta southward in the Cascades and Rocky Mountains to California and Colorado. |
When is Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718 active?
Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718: seasonal activity - Adults have been found in July and August..
What is the life cycle of a Euxoa lewisi - Hodges#10718?
Immature stages are unknown.