Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865
Euxoa perpolita
This record describes Euxoa perpolita (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description at Pacific Northwest Moths
Identification notes
Description at Pacific Northwest Moths
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 woodlands of jackpine and aspen forests.
Geographic Range
British Columbia and Montana to Newfoundland and south to Massachusetts. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period appears to be July through September. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa perpolita. 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 Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865
What is Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865?
Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865 (Euxoa perpolita) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865?
Forewing length 14-17 mm. ,
How do you identify Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865?
Description at Pacific Northwest Moths
Where is Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dry woodlands of jackpine and aspen forests. |
| Range | British Columbia and Montana to Newfoundland and south to Massachusetts. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. |
What does Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865 eat?
The diet of the Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865 includes Larval host is unknown..
When is Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865 active?
Polished Dart Moth - Hodges#10865: seasonal activity - The main flight period appears to be July through September. ( 3 ).