Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816
Euxoa perexcellens
This record describes Euxoa perexcellens (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The forewings are streaked lengthwise, have a fairly large claviform spot, and yellow/buff shading in the reniform and orbicular spots. Forewings of males are usually more reddish brown while the females are more silver/gray. Specimens identified by DNA analysis: Genitalia:
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 forests.
Geographic Range
Occurs from souther BC to southern California with a disjunct population in Michigan.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been found from July until October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Immature stages are poorly known.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa perexcellens. 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 perexcellens - Hodges#10816 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi , Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816
What is Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816?
Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816 (Euxoa perexcellens) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816?
Forewing length varies from 17 to 21 mm.
How do you identify Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816?
The forewings are streaked lengthwise, have a fairly large claviform spot, and yellow/buff shading in the reniform and orbicular spots. Forewings of males are usually more reddish brown while the females are more silver/gray. Specimens identified by DNA analysis: Genitalia:
Where is Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry coniferous forests. |
| Range | Occurs from souther BC to southern California with a disjunct population in Michigan. |
What does Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816 eat?
The diet of the Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816 includes Immature stages are poorly known..
When is Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816 active?
Euxoa perexcellens - Hodges#10816: seasonal activity - Adults have been found from July until October..