Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786
Euxoa satis
This record describes Euxoa satis (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewing is dark brown to black, hindwing is dark brown/gray. A form with a lighter ground color occurs in Washington, Oregon, and California with paler shading adjacent to the transverse lines on the forewing and pale shading in the reniform and orbicular spots between the black line and the dark central area. Many Euxoa species are difficult to identify and there is often considerable variation in color within species depending on location. Can be confused with other Euxoa species such as E. infausta and E. tessellata.
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
Coniferous forests from low to mid-elevations.
Geographic Range
Western North America from southwestern Alberta and southern British Columbia, south to central Colorado, northern Utah, northern Nevada, and southern California.
Seasonal Activity
Adults found during June, July, August.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Very little is known of the larval stages in nature.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa satis. 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 satis - Hodges#10786 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Davis; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786
What is Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786?
Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786 (Euxoa satis) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786?
Wingspead from 28-36 mm. Forewing length from 11 to 17 mm.
How do you identify Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786?
Forewing is dark brown to black, hindwing is dark brown/gray. A form with a lighter ground color occurs in Washington, Oregon, and California with paler shading adjacent to the transverse lines on the forewing and pale shading in the reniform and orbicular spots between the black line and the dark central area.
Where is Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coniferous forests from low to mid-elevations. |
| Range | Western North America from southwestern Alberta and southern British Columbia, south to central Colorado, northern Utah, northern Nevada, and southern California. |
When is Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786 active?
Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786: seasonal activity - Adults found during June, July, August..
What is the life cycle of a Euxoa satis - Hodges#10786?
Very little is known of the larval stages in nature.