Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754
Euxoa simulata
This record describes Euxoa simulata (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pacific Northwest Moths has a detailed description. Uncommon.
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
Occurs in dry forests west of the Rocky Mountains.
Geographic Range
California to Texas and British Columbia.
Seasonal Activity
The main flight period is June to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The host is unknown.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Euxoa simulata. 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 simulata - Hodges#10754 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by Steve Morris
Frequently Asked Questions About Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754
What is Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754?
Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754 (Euxoa simulata) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754?
Forewing length 14–17 mm.
How do you identify Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754?
Pacific Northwest Moths has a detailed description.
Where is Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Occurs in dry forests west of the Rocky Mountains. |
| Range | California to Texas and British Columbia. |
What does Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754 eat?
The diet of the Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754 includes The host is unknown..
When is Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754 active?
Euxoa simulata - Hodges#10754: seasonal activity - The main flight period is June to September..