Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765
Euxoa pallipennis
This record describes Euxoa pallipennis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The original description as Agrotis pallipennis Smith, is available online in the print references below.
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
Shortgrass prairie, sagebrush grasslands.
Geographic Range
California to northwestern Canada and New Mexico. , , ,
Seasonal Activity
Adults are usually reported from July to September. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on herbaceous vegetation of several families. ( 5 ) Larvae have been found on Salsola kali L. (Russian thistle). Also reported on grasses (Poaceae) and considered a pest of dry land wheat farming.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa pallipennis. 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 pallipennis - Hodges#10765 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765
What is Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765?
Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765 (Euxoa pallipennis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765?
Wingspan is 30-37 mm.
How do you identify Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765?
The original description as Agrotis pallipennis Smith, is available online in the print references below.
Where is Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Shortgrass prairie, sagebrush grasslands. |
| Range | California to northwestern Canada and New Mexico. , , |
What does Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765 eat?
The diet of the Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765 includes Larvae feed on herbaceous vegetation of several families. ( 5 ) Larvae have been found on Salsola kali L. (Russian thistle). Also reported on grasses (Poaceae) and considered a pest of dry land wheat farming..
When is Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765 active?
Euxoa pallipennis - Hodges#10765: seasonal activity - Adults are usually reported from July to September. ( 4 ).