Euxoa setonia - Hodges#10794
Euxoa setonia
This record describes Euxoa setonia (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 27-2 at link in citations below. Forewing pale yellow brown or buff brown to the north; orange brown in southern Rocky Mountain region.
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 forest; also groves of aspen and poplar in northern part of range
Geographic Range
central Alberta and southern British Columbia south to southern Washington, southern Idaho, central Arizona and central New Mexico; also Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming
Seasonal Activity
late May to late July
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa setonia. 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 setonia - Hodges#10794 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa setonia - Hodges#10794
What is Euxoa setonia - Hodges#10794?
Euxoa setonia - Hodges#10794 (Euxoa setonia) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa setonia - Hodges#10794?
forewing length 15-18 mm
How do you identify Euxoa setonia - Hodges#10794?
Description can be found in MONA Fascicle 27-2 at link in citations below. Forewing pale yellow brown or buff brown to the north; orange brown in southern Rocky Mountain region.
Where is Euxoa setonia - Hodges#10794 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | dry coniferous forest; also groves of aspen and poplar in northern part of range |
| Range | central Alberta and southern British Columbia south to southern Washington, southern Idaho, central Arizona and central New Mexico; also Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming |
When is Euxoa setonia - Hodges#10794 active?
Euxoa setonia - Hodges#10794: seasonal activity - late May to late July.