Euxoa ridingsiana - Hodges#10861
Euxoa ridingsiana
This record describes Euxoa ridingsiana (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 27-2 at link in citations 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
In montane areas of Rocky Mountain foothills and westward, found most commonly in dry forested areas. In northern Great Plains, found in aspen groves and river bottoms.
Geographic Range
Widely distributed in the West from central Alaska and southern Northwest Territories south to northern North Dakota and central Montana in the Great Plains; to northern New Mexico and east-central Utah in the Rocky Mountain region; and to central California in the Sierra Nevada.
Seasonal Activity
mid-July to early September
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa ridingsiana. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa ridingsiana - Hodges#10861
What is Euxoa ridingsiana - Hodges#10861?
Euxoa ridingsiana - Hodges#10861 (Euxoa ridingsiana) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa ridingsiana - Hodges#10861?
forewing length = 13-16 mm
How do you identify Euxoa ridingsiana - Hodges#10861?
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 27-2 at link in citations below.
Where is Euxoa ridingsiana - Hodges#10861 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | In montane areas of Rocky Mountain foothills and westward, found most commonly in dry forested areas. In northern Great Plains, found in aspen groves and river bottoms. |
| Range | Widely distributed in the West from central Alaska and southern Northwest Territories south to northern North Dakota and central Montana in the Great Plains; to northern New Mexico and east-central Utah in the Rocky Mountain region; and to central California in the Sierra Nevada. |
When is Euxoa ridingsiana - Hodges#10861 active?
Euxoa ridingsiana - Hodges#10861: seasonal activity - mid-July to early September.