Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800
Euxoa nostra
This record describes Euxoa nostra (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800 (Euxoa nostra) 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 15–19 mm. Smith listed the wingspan 38-40 mm.. Active during The main flight period is June to August..
Identification notes
Determined by Chuck Harp.
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
Geographic Range
California to Colorado, north to British Columbia and Alberta. ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is June to August. ( 4 )
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa nostra. 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 nostra - Hodges#10800 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800
What is Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800?
Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800 (Euxoa nostra) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800?
Forewing length 15–19 mm. Smith listed the wingspan 38-40 mm.
How do you identify Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800?
Determined by Chuck Harp.
Where is Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800 found?
Range: California to Colorado, north to British Columbia and Alberta. ( 4 )
When is Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800 active?
Euxoa nostra - Hodges#10800: seasonal activity - The main flight period is June to August. ( 4 ).